With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It’s not just about improving buildings – it’s about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works.

The digital transformation of buildings is a fast-changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first.

Our Global Enterprise Customer’s team is looking for a dynamic Program Developer/Bid Manager for Building Solutions. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the offering phase and manage the entire proposal process for cross-border, multi-site programs with our Global customers. You'll be a central figure, working hand-in-hand with our country teams, customers, and external partners. This role offers a crucial opportunity to significantly impact our customers’ business development and strengthen key customer and partner relationships.

Your new responsibilities                                                                

• Understand customer requirements/needs and create a unique value proposition that goes beyond customer expectations
• Ensure all strategic milestones/review points concerning technical feasibility and standardization, devise and validate Proof of Concepts with Business Line’s subject matter experts
• Organize bid kick off meetings, drumbeat calls, and communicate time and task schedule
• Define the right delivery models for each project in alignment with the local delivery teams
• Actively promote the Program Management value-add, and make sure costing is ensured and part of boundary conditions
• Foster strong collaboration and teamwork within the bid team
• Drive organization approvals (e.g. Risk Management, Controlling, Legal) during the offering phase (incl. RFx) with full responsibility across the entire process (LoA process)
• Secure communication and contractual, and technical harmonization with involved countries in collaboration with Enterprise Success Managers

Your skills and experience

• Several years of operational experience as Program Developer/bid manager for complex and cross-border solutions projects; preferably within the building industry, specifically the pharma or datacenter vertical
• Acknowledged senior bid manager with strong program development capabilities, able to build trust with internal and external partners across multiple business units and geographies
• Experience in working with senior management in an intercultural environment
• Capacity to facilitate a cooperative approach with cross-functional teams
• Well organized, structured and used to work in an international and complex environment
• Proactive and positive attitude, adept at effectively managing stressful situations
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills in English. Any additional European language would be a plus
• Willingness to travel as required

Location: qualified candidates require a valid work permit for Zug/Switzerland. Relocation is not planned for this role.

Employee benefits

• 2–3 days per week of mobile working is standard
• Access to employee share programs
• Further information about employee benefits can be found here

What it’s like working for us
We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more here

Are you a good fit?
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Frequently asked questions and contact information
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I look forward to receiving your application

Carmen
Talent Acquisition Partner

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