Are you looking to join a global market-leading company that is shaping the future of Energy Management , AI-Infrastructure and accelerating Green Transitioning in the Nordics?
Schneider Electric is at the forefront of driving innovative and sustainable technologies across homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. We believe in the power of great people and are committed to driving innovation, diversity, and sustainability. Globally we are more than 150,000 in 100+ countries.
We are now looking for a Tender Manager who is passionate about Power Systems to join our Tendering team in Oslo, Norway . In this role, you will play a crucial role that goes beyond coordination, requiring strong leadership, commercial ownership, and strategic influence to shape winning proposals and drive business growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and collaborate with a diverse and talented team.
What you'll be doing
- Lead complex and strategic tendering activities with full ownership from opportunity identification to submission
- Define and implement winning bid strategies, including value proposition, differentiation, and pricing positioning
- Align tender strategy with customer expectations, market conditions, and business objectives
- Own pricing strategy, margin targets, and profitability of offers
- Build and validate costing structures, commercial models, and risk-adjusted pricing
- Support negotiation phases with strong commercial and contractual positioning
- Lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks (technical, commercial, contractual)
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, approval processes, and risk policies
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and risk experts to define optimal contract positions
What will help you succeed:
- Bachelor's o r master's degree in e ngineering preferably in electrical engineering, electrical & electronics engineering, power systems or a related field
- 7-10 years experience in tender management with proven track record in handling complex and high-value tenders
- Strong expertise in power systems (HV/MV/LV systems, Substations) or relevant solutions
- Deep understanding of tendering lifecycle, project execution, and delivery models
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, contracts, and system architectures
- Strong knowledge of pricing strategies, costing methodologies, and financial drivers
- Advanced understanding of contract management and risk allocation
- Strong awareness of market trends preferably in AI, competition & customer expectations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without formal authority
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at multiple levels
- Strategic mindset with ability to make balanced decisions under uncertainty
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Experience working in international and cross-functional environment is beneficial
- Fluen t in English. Fluent in a Nordic language is preferred but not required
What do we offer:
At Schneider Electric, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every employee is empowered to thrive. As part of our team, you can expect:
- Great colleagues, a modern working environment
- Flexible working arrangement with opportunity to work from home
- Opportunities to widen your expertise and international professional network
- Great learning opportunities. Our employees are empowered to develop themselves through equal development opportunities.
- Competitive employee benefits.
- Opportunities on growing and taking next steps in your career
Did we get you inspired?
Apply now to embark on an exciting career journey with us!
Submit your application today as we will fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found. #LI-Hybrid
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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: important insurances, paid leave, parental and care leave, wellness contribution, flexible working options, employee counseling, paid internet, subsidized lunch and discounts.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, pension plans, bonus programs, opportunities to own company shares, referral bonus and discounts on company products.
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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
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