We are looking for a Proposal Manager for Primary MV Switchgears, with experience in tendering activities for Medium Voltage switchgears and protection systems, to be hired on a permanent contract in Milan, within the Electrification & Automation area. In this role, you will contribute to defining the best technical and commercial solutions, supporting and progressively managing the end‑to‑end bid process for public and private tenders, ensuring high‑quality and competitive offers.

Responsibilities Analyze customer requests, single line diagrams and technical specifications in order to identify the most suitable technical and economical solutions, based on the available portfolio. Prepare accurate offer evaluations and cost calculations, according to technical requirements, using configuration tools and following all applicable processes and policies. Manage the bid process end‑to‑end, with increasing autonomy, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal company standards, and delivering high‑quality offers.

Ensure customer expectations are met across technical, commercial and contractual aspects. Take full ownership of standard bids and progressively support more complex or strategic opportunities, with guidance when required. Support the Sales organization by contributing to customer relationships, including participation in customer meetings when needed.

Coordinate and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders (Sales, Procurement, internal departments, third parties) to ensure consistency in terms of technical solution, pricing, risk assessment, contractual and safety aspects. Collaborate with Headquarters, factories, regional organizations and Product Managers. Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, templates and best practices, sharing lessons learned within the team.

Actively participate in training,



knowledge sharing and capability‑building initiatives, strengthening technical and proposal management competencies.

Qualifications At least 3 years of experience in proposal / tendering activities 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 the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work in a structured, target‑oriented environment. Curiosity for new technologies, combined with a proactive and structured problem‑solving mindset. Availability for national business trips and occasional international travel.

Nice to have Experience or exposure to LV switchgears. Familiarity with Auto CAD or similar design tools. Interest in developing commercial, contractual and financial awareness. Fluent professional English (written and spoken), required for proposal preparation and stakeholder interaction.

Benefits Flexibility: trust‑based environment with an inclusive and flexible way of working driven by results; hybrid and remote working enabled by innovative tools.

Welfare: flexible welfare programs, health insurance extendable to your family, accident insurance, and free on‑site lunch options.

Never stop growing: continuous learning opportunities, tailored development paths and individual learning journeys.

Inclusive culture: a collaborative and respectful team environment where you can truly be yourself. Siemens is an equal opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and the appreciation of uniqueness, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates to unleash their full potential. #

📌 Proposal manager - primary mv switchgears (Turbigo)
🏢 Siemens
📍 Turbigo