Lead Proposal Manager

Lead Proposal Manager

Linde Engineering North America LLC

The Woodlands, TX or Tonawanda, NY, United States

What you will enjoy doing:

• Own and shape the commercial strategy for complex, multi-million dollar industrial gas projects from early customer engagement through final proposal submission.
• Partner directly with customers to anticipate future demand, influence project scope, and position differentiated solutions before competitors enter.
• Lead cross-functional pursuit teams: engineering, project execution, construction, procurement, and leadership to develop winning strategies and deliver best-in-class proposals.
• Translate technical solutions into compelling commercial value propositions that resonate with executive decision-makers.
• Operate at the center of high-impact opportunities, with visibility to senior leadership and direct influence on order intake and market growth.
• Continuously challenge the status quo to improve proposal competitiveness, speed, and quality across the organization.

What makes you great:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent technical background.
• Experience with EPC project environments, including exposure to execution, construction, or commissioning of large-scale industrial facilities (e.g., ASU, hydrogen, or similar process plants).
• Familiarity with cryogenic air separation, hydrogen, CO? capture, or other complex process technologies.
• Proven ability to lead and influence without authority across international, cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to challenge assumptions and shape winning strategies, not just execute them.
• Confident communicator who can engage both technical experts and executive decision-makers.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity and structure complex problems into actionable plans.
• Track record of driving results in competitive, high-stakes environments.

Why you will love working with us:

Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement, and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.

Salary Pay Range: 120,000USD 150,000USD

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.