Aero Turnkey Tendering Manager

The Aero TTM is responsible for developing and implementing the technical strategy of Aero turnkey power plants proposals including contractual technical scope, schedule, and project cost definition in collaboration with the Sales Manager and Commercial Leader. The TTM will lead a cross-functional technical bid team including Inquiry To Remittance (ITR) engineering proposal team from the time of approval to prepare a bid up to the turnover to execution including participation in customer kick off meetings.

**Essential Functions (Responsibilities)**:
Following are the essential responsibilities, but not limited to, for this position.
- Development and execution of the technical components of the Aero proposal strategy
- Define tender timelines including deliverables from nominated team, and complete internal reviews
- Review tender requirements to develop an internal document which highlights complete scope for the tender.
- Lead tendering team to develop and complete tender deliverables and execution schedule.
- Review customer’s specification and technical deviations/clarifications identified by the team.
- Interface with customer as a technical point of contact to ensure timely closure of the technical issues.
- Work with the team to deliver plant/equipment cost estimates
- Manage technical aspects of deal partner relationship including development and management of Division of Responsibility (DOR)
- Identify technical risk and develop mitigation plan.
- Lead performance, emissions, and operational guarantees development
- Lead technical negotiations and contractual definition for Consortium Agreement with partner EPC firms.
- Coordinating with commercial managers/proposal leaders to review and finalize technical contract documentation for consortium agreements.
- Coordinating with supply chain/sourcing team to engage strategic vendors during bidding process
- Ensure the technical feasibility of the tender concept to execute and deliver offered guarantees.
- Coordinating with tendering team for preparation of technical proposal documentation including drawings and diagrams, guarantees, and technical proposal writeups.
- Managing engagement of OTR team and hand over to execution team.
- ** Willingness to travel**: 30%

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent experience
- Several years of experience in project management, Product management, or in plant engineering.
- Technical understanding with commercial background in power or industrial segment.
- Understanding of power plant operation and key components.
- Proven analytical skill set and strategic mindset.
- Strong grasp of power plant economics.
- Strong communication skills.
- Self-driven with the ability to work in a global team
- Fluent in English and German
- Fluency in German language is a must

**Desired**
- MS in Engineering degree (Electrical or Mechanical) or MBA, or equivalent
- Strong engineering or commercial experience in the industry
- Previous experience in working with customer, developing and preparing technical proposals and contract negotiating
- Demonstrated project management skills including coordinating activities across functions, demonstrated leadership skills
- Highly organized, self-starter with strong technical and leadership skills. PC proficiency
- Project/program management expertise
- Keen understanding of technical issues and of their commercial impact
- Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously
- Effective delegation skills and ability to hold team members accountable for delivery
- Creative problem solving mindset
- Strong collaborative leadership skills
- Inclusive nature that builds strong highly functioning teams
- Ability to deliver on commitments in a fast paced highly volatile environment
- Decisive attitude and the ability to deal with ambiguity in a constructive manner
- Customer focused with the ability to develop winning solutions

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:Yes

LI-Remote - This is a remote position