Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated BID MANAGER who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Italy.

Who We Are

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Who We Are in: Genoa - Italy

Genoa offices are, as of now, the Hitachi Rail headquarters in Italy. In Genoa Hitachi Rail employees roughly 600 people, mostly engineers, who are developing signalling technologies at the state of the art. Thanks to our innovations and expertise, commitment and dedication we rank among the best railway technology provider of the Industry, delivering our products to Ferrovie Italiane, RFI as well as to the rest of the world. The Genoa offices are located in the area of Sampierdarena, an excellent position where is easy to reach the airport, train stations and local transport.

Mission:

Preparation of Bids in compliance with Company Bidding Procedure. Coordination and monitoring of all assigned bids, implementing and achieving bidding function mission and targets

Accountabilities

- Ensure the preparation of bids in compliance with Bidding process
- Ensure the alignment with Sales targets and the implementation of Company policies / guidelines for the definition and preparation of all financial/ economic items of the assigned bids
- Ensure the implementation of the assigned bid strategy




- Ensure all bidding risks are identified and consolidated according to the Company risk management procedure
- Ensure the continuous update of Hitachi data base for the assigned bids
- Support to the Bidding tools and processes improvement
- Support the Sales Manager in the definition of the guidelines of the Bid Preparation strategy (strategic goals, relationships with the Client and the Partners, Target price)
- In case of award of the bid and contract signature, ensure the complete handover to the Project Manager of all bid relevant data (contractual data, technical requirements, economics evaluations …).
- Ensure providing the Project Manager with the validated whole life costs estimation, assumptions, revenues, margins, risks, contingencies and work schedule

Required Skills/ Knowledge

- From 3 up to 5 years of experience
- Market Knowledge
- Technical knowledge
- Cost estimating /awareness
- Price awareness
- Contractual knowledge
- Risk analysis
- Finance and Economics
- Negotiation
- Database Management

Education / Qualifications

- Technical Degree or Equivalent

Languages

- Good English proficiency

Benefits

- Competitive Pay
- Medical Insurance Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Savings Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.





We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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📌 Bid Manager (Genova)
🏢 Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas
📍 Genova