Proposal Manager – Primary MV Switchgears

Proposal Manager for Primary MV Switchgears | Permanent contract in Milan within the Electrification & Automation area. The role defines technical/commercial solutions, manages end‑to‑end bid processes for public and private tenders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requests, diagrams, specs to identify suitable technical and economical solutions based on portfolio.
• Prepare accurate offer evaluations and cost calculations per technical requirements using configuration tools, following processes and policies.
• Manage bid process end‑to‑end, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal standards, delivering high‑quality offers.
• Ensure customer expectations met across technical, commercial, and contractual aspects.
• Take ownership of standard bids and progressively support more complex or strategic opportunities with guidance when required.
• Support Sales organization by contributing to client relationships and participation in client meetings.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Sales, Procurement, internal departments, third parties to ensure consistency in technical solution, pricing, risk assessment, contractual and safety aspects.
• Collaborate with Headquarters, factories, regional organizations, and Product Managers.
• Participate in internal/external kick‑off meetings to support a smooth handover from tender to order execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, templates and best practices, sharing lessons learned.
• Actively participate in training, knowledge sharing and capability‑building initiatives, strengthening technical and proposal management competencies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of proposal/tendering experience for Primary MV Switchgears or within the electrical/electrotechnical discipline.
• Basic knowledge of tender processes for EPC projects, public customers, international projects or complex plants.
• Solid understanding of MV electrical distribution systems, electrical schemes and tender specifications.
• Good organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines in a structured target‑oriented environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, motivated to take on broader responsibilities.
• Curiosity for new technologies with proactive, structured problem‑solving mindset.
• Willingness to continuously learn and grow beyond daily operational activities.
• Effective communication with multiple stakeholders, including senior roles.
• Respect and appreciation of each person’s uniqueness, willingness to co‑create and share knowledge.
• Availability for national business trips and occasional international travel.
• Eligibility to work in Italy.

Nice to Have

• Experience or exposure to LV switchgears.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• Interest in developing commercial, contractual and financial awareness.
• Technical or academic background in Electrical or Electrotechnical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Excellent Italian.
• Fluent professional English (written and spoken), required for proposal preparation and stakeholder interaction.

Benefits

• Flexibility: trust‑based environment with inclusive flexible working, hybrid & remote options supported by innovative tools.
• Welfare: flexible welfare programs, health insurance extendable to family, accident insurance, free on‑site lunch options.
• Never stop growing: continuous learning opportunities, tailored development paths and individual learning journeys.
• Inclusive culture: collaborative and respectful team environment where you can be yourself.

Siemens is an equal opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment based on mutual respect, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.