At Alstom, 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 customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Your Future Role
We’re looking for a Bid Management Team Leader to lead and develop a high-performing team of Bid Managers. Every major rail project starts with a bid—and every winning bid starts with leadership. In this role, you’ll orchestrate complex tenders, embed best practices, and leverage digital tools to raise our competitive edge turning strategy into winning submissions across the ANZ portfolio. You’ll sit at the centre of Alstom’s ANZ growth engine—bringing together engineering, procurement, manufacturing and commercial stakeholders to deliver compelling, compliant, and cost-effective bids. You’ll champion best practice, embed planning discipline, and leverage digital tools to improve speed, accuracy and win probability.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the bid lifecycle for medium and high-criticality tenders—from opportunity identification through submission and post-bid reviews.
- Mentor and develop talent by coaching Bid Managers and Senior Bid Managers, assess skills, and build development plans.
- Drive planning discipline & reinforce Work Package Reviews, document assumptions early, and ensure on-time, compliant delivery.
- Collaborate across functions aligning Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and global units to deliver integrated solutions.
- Innovate with digital tools and implement best practices and leverage AI-driven analytics to improve speed and quality.
- Embed continuous improvement and lead Win–Loss Analysis (REX), build a reusable bid library, and standardise ANZ-specific checklists.
What We’re Looking For
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Expertise in Project/Bid Management with expertise in costing, planning, and risk management.
- Strong leadership and commercial acumen, with proven ability to manage teams under pressure.
- Knowledge of financial, contractual, and legal frameworks impacting bids.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative, decisive mindset.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
What We Offer
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Wellness benefits, including access to fitness and relaxation options
- Flexible working options and additional leave days
- Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes
- Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
- Stability, challenges, and a long-term career enabling you to guide your progression across functions and countries
- A competitive package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive coverage (life, salary continuance, medical)
At Alstom, we embrace an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and other minority groups. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please email recruitmentaustralia@alstomgroup.com. Pre-employment checks, including medical and drug/alcohol screening, will apply.