Commercial Bid Manager

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. To thrive in this role 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. Why you'll love working for Siemens! Freedom and a 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. Competitive total rewards package. Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and online learning. Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401(k) 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. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Siemens