Proposal Manager

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.ContextReporting directly to the Tender Department Manager, the Proposal Manager will be responsible for the operational coordination and finalization of technical and economic proposals for both public and private tenders, at national and international levels.Missions/Main DutiesKey responsibilities include:Bid Management & Coordination: Manage the entire proposal lifecycle, from initial tender review to timeline planning, ensuring strict adherence to submission deadlines and high-quality documentation.Technical-Commercial Interface: Actively collaborate with Project Managers, internal technical experts, and external partners to gather necessary inputs and structure them into a competitive proposal.Technical Proposal Development: Support the drafting and assembly of methodological reports, management plans, and qualitative criteria required by the tender.Cost Analysis & Financial Proposal: Collaborate on pricing strategy, project cost analysis, and the preparation of the economic offer.Profile/SkillsEducation: Degree in Engineering (Civil, Management, Environmental, or related fields) or Architecture.Experience: 2 to 4 years of relevant experience as a Proposal/Bid Specialist/Manager or Project Manager within an engineering firm.Technical Skills:Good knowledge of the Public Procurement Code and award procedures for engineering and architecture services.Familiarity with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) evaluation criteria.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically advanced Excel and Word).Language Skills:Excellent command of the Italian language (written and spoken), with strong skills in drafting and reviewing complex technical and methodological documents.Excellent knowledge of the English language (B2/C1 level), required for analyzing and managing international tenders.Soft Skills: Outstanding organizational and planning skills, ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, high attention to detail, and strong ability to handle pressure under tight deadlines.Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.Workplace TypeOn-siteJob SummaryContract Type: PermanentJob Family: JF003_Project Contract and Commercial Management