Senior Bid Manager

Req ID:483554 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Senior Bid Manager in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

• Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in bid and project management in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and goal-oriented teammates.
• You'll play a key role in delivering winning proposals while ensuring the highest standards of quality, cost efficiency, and performance. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Tender teams, Platform, Metiers, and Support Functions), define bid strategies, and manage tender processes, among other responsibilities.
• You’ll specifically take care of analysing customer requirements and defining operational strategies, but also managing tender budgets and ensuring compliance with Alstom's rules and standards.

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinating internal activities to identify and understand customer needs.
• Defining bid operational strategies and managing tender deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable Alstom rules, including ethics and safety standards.
• Analyzing requests for proposals (RFPs) and preparing competitive, compliant offers.
• Managing risks, opportunities, and cost optimization strategies.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders during tender preparation and negotiation phases.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 17+ years of experience in project or bid management, including costing, planning, and risk management.
• Knowledge of Alstom processes, particularly “Golden Rules” and E&C compliance.
• Experience managing bids within a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Understanding of financial, contractual, and legal aspects related to tendering.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.
• Utilize our flexible and inclusive working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs.
• Progress towards leadership roles within the organization.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.