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The opportunity
What if your next role puts you at the center of multi-million-dollar projects transforming the energy system? As a Senior Tender Manager, you will shape and execute bid strategies for large, complex HVDC pursuits, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and shaping solutions that bring together capabilities from across the Hitachi Energy portfolio. From defining the bid strategy to presenting a compelling technical and commercial offering to the customer, you will play a central role in winning the projects that will shape the future power grid.

“At Bid & Proposals, we lead the tendering of large-scale HVDC greenfield projects worldwide. My team focuses on the Northern European (NEU) market and is based in Sweden and the UK. Last year alone, our department secured 5 HVDC projects across the NEU region, giving our team a direct role in shaping Hitachi Energy’s business pipeline. We play a key role in driving business growth, supporting net-zero targets, and helping secure Europe’s energy supply..” – Louise Hellman, Hiring Manager.

Your base will be in Ludvika or Västerås, Sweden, and you will be part of the HVDC product group within Hitachi Energy. HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems.

Come as you are and be ready to learn. Bring your passion, your energy, and join a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation.

How you´ll make an impact

• You will be leading a Bid & Proposal team of technical, commercial, legal, tax and insurance experts from early pursuit stage to contract signing and execution handover.
• Interpret customer requirements and translate them into a competitive end-to-end solution based on Hitachi Energy’s portfolio.
• You will shape and drive the overall tender strategy, aligning technical solutions, commercial positioning, pricing, risk and customer priorities.
• Enjoy working on complex tenders from both technical and commercial perspectives and thrive in a high-performing international environment.
• You will lead customer interactions, clarifications and commercial negotiations, building strong relationships throughout the tender process.
• Demonstrate Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions and supporting your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Experience in large-scale system sales and tendering, or in managing large projects.
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Business, Technical, or a related field.
• Technical and commercial experience with HVDC, or similar technologies, is an advantage.
• Strong leadership skills and a structured approach are important for guiding the tendering team through complex challenges.
• You are a strong communicator who works effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You are fluent in written and spoken English.

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together. ​

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:  ​ 

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) ​ 
• Group life insurance and additional insurances 
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank ​ 
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager) ​ 
• Health care and wellness allowance ​ 
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction) ​ 
• Psychological support program ​ 
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​ 
• Various training and education supporting employee development ​ 
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally ​ 
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks ​ 

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations. ​ 

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait – apply today!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Christian Falevik, [email protected]

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