
Civitta · Poland
Join Civitta - an international company with 750+ colleagues across 20+ countries. We focus on management consulting, funding, and digital solutions. Originatin...
Join Civitta - an international company with 750+ colleagues across 20+ countries. We focus on management consulting, funding, and digital solutions. Originating from Central and Eastern Europe, we also deliver projects across Central Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
Our Headquarters team supports Civitta’s daily operations across countries within HR, recruitment, marketing, finance, administration, legal, and other internal functions. If you enjoy structure, solving problems, and if you challenge “it’s not possible” as a final answer, this could be a great fit.
Take the step towards your journey with us and join us as a Senior Tender Manager.
The opportunity Hitachi Energy is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tender Manager. In this role, you will shape and execute bid strategies for large, complex HVDC pursuits. You will lead a diverse team of technical and commercial experts, ensuring that Hitachi Energy’s offering is presented to clients in a clear and professional way. “At Bid & Proposals, we lead the tendering of large-scale HVDC greenfield projects worldwide. My team focuses on the Northern European market and is based in Sweden and the UK. We play a key role in driving business growth, supporting net-zero targets, and helping secure Europe’s energy supply. We are involved from the early pursuit stage, identifying customer needs and translating them for the wider tender team so we can develop a strong technical and commercial bid built on our pioneering technology.” – 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. Enjoy working on complex tenders from both technical and commercial perspectives, and thrive in a high-performing international environment 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. What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working time Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase Various trainings and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden Supplementary compensation for parental leave Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks More benefits could be connected to this specific role 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, Christian.falevik@hitachienergy.com
The opportunity The role provides direct support to Sales and Tendering team by contributing to accurate, competitive sizing of operational efforts for tenders, as well as developing execution strategies and delivery schedules in alignment with Network Control global practices and delivery models. With extensive hands-on experience in executing SCADA/EMS/ADMS international projects within complex environments, the Tender Support Specialist serves as an integral part of the bid team. This role contributes to the development of competitive and feasible proposals, directly impacting the profitability of the organization. This position reports directly to the Tender Support leader inside the Project Office group and collaborates closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain and Tendering teams. How you’ll make an impact Recommend solid execution strategies and define the right mix of in‑house, outsourced, local, and remote delivery models. Anticipate challenges in multi‑country and emerging‑market execution while ensuring coherent, cost‑effective, low‑risk delivery approaches. Estimate project management and engineering efforts using structured methods and early risk identification in the tender phase. Balance cost, risk, and margin protection with realistic and achievable execution conditions. Clearly define project scope, obligations, and responsibilities across Hitachi Energy, customers, suppliers, and partners. Validate timelines, software release assumptions, and resource availability; produce realistic project schedules and workload plans. Lead Execution Reviews, support Tender Gate Reviews, and ensure compliance with global governance practices. Drive process improvements by standardizing templates and promoting digital and AI tools for estimation, bidding, and contract workflows. Your background Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field 10-15 years in SCADA/ADMS/EMS/DMS/GMS project delivery and strong understanding of architectures and implementation lifecycles Mastery of project management frameworks (PMI, IPMA) and estimation methodologies Proven track record in emerging markets (Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia) Project estimation methodologies and scheduling techniques Ability to structure emerging market delivery strategies (Permanent Establishment setup, partnering models, local content) Soft skills as commercial mindset (balance technical excellence with margin protection), intellectual courage (challenge unrealistic assumptions) and excellent communication across technical and commercial stakeholders are a great advantage to be successful in this position. Fluent English is required, Spanish and Swedish highly desirable What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working hours Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase Various training and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden Supplementary compensation for parental leave Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks More about us Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! Recruiting Manager Nicolas Lamblin, Nicolas.lamblin@hitachienergy.com, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby, +46 107-38 16 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com.
Career opportunities in Europe Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe. As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 50,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision. As a Tender and Sales Support Specialist within the Global Center of Competence for Power Quality, you will have the opportunity to lead teams of 5-20 people located locally and remotely, building competitive and comprehensive bids, driving the tender process and managing target costing and risk/opportunities analysis. An analytical mindset is desired, as you will define the tender strategy, prepare and present data to Senior Management and be the key contact inside the Global Center of Competence towards the business and customers for the tenders you will be responsible for. Job Responsibilities: Lead and manage the entire tender process from initial inquiry, submission, negotiation and handover to operations, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards. Prepare detailed cost estimates, technical documentation and commercial terms in conjunction with sales and technical teams. Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of tender documents, templates, best practices and Win/loss analysis, helping to improve efficiency and effectiveness of tenders. Report to Senior Managers in behalf of the tender providing quality data with good clarity, contributing to decision making processes. Participate in customer meetings and presentations as required, representing Hitachi Energy in a professional manner. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in tender management, sales support, or a similar role within a B2B environment, preferably in the energy or industrial sector. Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions, contract law, and risk management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Swedish is an advantage but not a must. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Customer-focused mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach. What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working time Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally Various trainings and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden Supplementary compensation for parental leave Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! Union representatives - Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19.