Bid Manager to Control & Protection

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
You will be part of HVDC within the Power Grids division in Ludvika. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used to transmit powerover long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems. Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.abb.com/hvdc.
Do you want to be part of a global company where you will be given opportunity to expand into new markets and create competitive tenders? As our Bid Manager, you will lead the team responsible for proposals for the Control and Protection (C&P) system of HVDC stations.
Your responsibilities
You will lead our tender work for greenfield opportunities, analyze cost performance, identify risks and plan mitigations, and improve the overall process for the future.
As a stakeholder of the HVDC tender group you shall be responsible for the C&P Bid and Proposal process as well as be the contact person to the product group’s Bid and Proposal organization.
This position is both challenging and holistic in the spectrum of responsibilities.
You will be living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
You are a technical entrepreneur with knowledge in, and experience from, system development, preferably within HVDC technology.
You are structured, flexible and have established experience as a project manager.
You have genuine technical interest and are always open to develop your skills within other fields.
It is expected that you can effectively use Microsoft’s Office for planning, analysis and communication with concerned stakeholders.
Since we are a global company, it is important that you are effectively work in a multi-cultural work environment.
You are fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Swedish is desirable.
It is essential that you are positive to travel a couple of weeks in a year and that you always represent ABB is the best possible way.
You are a social person who actively collaborated with people from various business areas and parts of world.

More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. (Join ABB and) harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
More information: Recruiting Manager Aditya Deb, +46 240-78 20 62, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund +46240-782573, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 240 78 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman +46240-783304. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Hanna Kontsu, +46 21 32 53 25.
Welcome to apply before the 28.02.2020!