Location: Ottawa ON K1G 0Z4
Work setting: Hybrid
Salary range:$85000 to $95000 annually (To be negotiated)/40.00 hours per week
Term of employment: Permanent full-time
Start date:Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits financial benefits long term benefits other benefits.
# Vacancy: 1
Req ID:483126
AtAlstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time Bid Technical Manager in Ottawa ON CA were looking for
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive and strategic expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside innovative dedicated and collaborative teammates. Youll contribute to shaping the future of transportation by developing bid strategies and proposals that not only meet but exceed customer expectations in the realm of Operations & Maintenance services. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering Procurement Finance) analyze complex RFQs and RFPs and much more.
The Bid Technical Manager is responsible for developing bid strategies conducting analysis managing costing and preparing proposals for various O&M services. It is a strategic role for Alstom and our ability to grow the Services Americas business. This role requires a deep understanding of customer requirements and the ability to translate them into competitive bidding solutions.
Well look to you for:
- Defining and supporting bid strategies and deliverables for Operations and Maintenance services including Vehicle Maintenance Way Maintenance Signaling Track Maintenance and overhauls.
- Developing solutions that meet customer requirements at a competitive price with executable assumptions.
- Analyzing RFQ (Request for qualification) and RFP (Request for proposal) requirements for Transit Operation & Maintenance and creating compliance matrices for technical proposals.
- Providing financial inputs related to Operations & Maintenance scope including labor outsourced services and materials.
- Assessing RFP performance KPIs proposing compliance strategies and mitigating associated risks
- Defining asset renewal strategies for long-term contracts to optimize lifecycle costs.
- Conducting technical risk analysis and developing action plans for risk mitigation.
- Documenting bid assumptions strategies and proposals including operational maintenance plans.
- Creating mobilization plans addressing hiring training IT infrastructure and site implementation.
- Establishing labor costing assumptions with HR considering rates benefits and labor laws.
- Analyzing operational models and validating fleet requirements for bid compliance.
- Supporting the technical team in energy model production and collaborating with Procurement on material strategies.
- Ensuring compliance of preselected subcontractors with RFP requirements.
- Supporting technical commercial and pricing proposal activities by gathering information from various sites.
- Developing and enforcing systems policies procedures and productivity standards.
- Maintaining quality service by enforcing standards and recommending improvements.
- Collaborating with partners for system definitions in PPP or complex projects to ensure Alstoms interests.
- Identifying innovative proposals to enhance tender offerings and exploring technological advancements for cost reduction.
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Engineering Commerce or related fields.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Working experience in transportation operations and/or maintenance.
- Entrepreneurial strategic proactive and autonomous.
- Results-focused with strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities.
- High integrity and strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
- Excellent problem-solving decision-making abilities and adaptability.
- Ability to provide accurate information within tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills
Technical Skills / Knowledge / Experience:
- Strong experience in Operations and Maintenance and Asset Life Management.
- Knowledge of train systems nomenclature and maintenance activities in various domains like train maintenance track maintenance infrastructure maintenance etc.
- Proven bid experience in large-scale complex tenders.
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of rail operational rules.
- Familiarity with labor rules maintenance planning and incident management.
- Excellent documentation bid writing and budget management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint; MCM or MACO expertise is a plus.
- Experience in PPP projects is an asset.
Things youll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Workwith strategic bid development cost analysis and proposal preparation for Operations & Maintenance services
- Progress towards optimizing lifecycle costs and enhancing tender offerings through innovative solutions
- Contribute to innovativeprojects
- Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)
Health Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial Benefits
Long Term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other Benefits
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Required Experience:
Manager