Commercial Bid Manager

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us! For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet. Position Overview At Siemens Mobility, we’re redefining how cities move — safer, smarter, and more sustainably. As a Rolling Stock Commercial Bid Manager, you won’t just manage proposals; you’ll play a central role in developing competitive, high-quality bids that shape communities and impact millions of lives across North America. This is a highly visible role where your project management skills, technical understanding, and bid experience directly influence the success of major opportunities. You will drive collaboration across functions, align strategies, and ensure that all inputs come together into a competitive, well‑structured offer. What Your Day May Look Like Lead with ownership: Take responsibility for the preparation and execution of Rolling Stock bids, ensuring strategy, planning, and milestones are aligned. Drive collaboration: Facilitate alignment across the extended bid team to ensure high‑quality, efficient, and timely contributions. Manage risks and opportunities: Identify key differentiators, risks, and opportunities, and propose strategies to enhance competitiveness. Capture lessons learned: Promote continuous improvement by collecting and applying lessons learned and best practices from past bids. Represent the bid: Present progress and outcomes in reviews with senior management and act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is an advantage. Minimum of 1-3 years of progressive experience in bid or proposal management, ideally in large‑scale infrastructure, transportation, or industrial sectors. Proven project management skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex projects with multiple stakeholders under tight timelines. Solid technical understanding and hands‑on experience in at least one segment: light rail, passenger coaches, or locomotives. Strong commercial and contractual competence; experience with risk assessment and alignment to business objectives is a plus. Knowledge of the North American Rolling Stock market, its customers, and competitive environment. A collaborative leadership style and experience working across diverse, cross‑functional teams. An organized, agile work style, comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of proposal tools and systems is advantageous. Benefits Freedom and healthy work‑life balance – Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1! Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects. Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment. Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off! Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The salary range for this position is $100,266 - $120,000 per year. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law. 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