Tender Support Specialist

The opportunity

The role provides direct support to Sales and Tendering team by contributing to accurate, competitive sizing of operational efforts for tenders, as well as developing execution strategies and delivery schedules in alignment with Network Control global practices and delivery models.

With extensive hands-on experience in executing SCADA/EMS/ADMS international projects within complex environments, the Tender Support Specialist serves as an integral part of the bid team. This role contributes to the development of competitive and feasible proposals, directly impacting the profitability of the organization.

This position reports directly to the Tender Support leader inside the Project Office group and collaborates closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain and Tendering teams.

How you’ll make an impact

• Recommend solid execution strategies and define the right mix of in‑house, outsourced, local, and remote delivery models.
• Anticipate challenges in multi‑country and emerging‑market execution while ensuring coherent, cost‑effective, low‑risk delivery approaches.
• Estimate project management and engineering efforts using structured methods and early risk identification in the tender phase.
• Balance cost, risk, and margin protection with realistic and achievable execution conditions.
• Clearly define project scope, obligations, and responsibilities across Hitachi Energy, customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Validate timelines, software release assumptions, and resource availability; produce realistic project schedules and workload plans.
• Lead Execution Reviews, support Tender Gate Reviews, and ensure compliance with global governance practices.
• Drive process improvements by standardizing templates and promoting digital and AI tools for estimation, bidding, and contract workflows.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• 10-15 years in SCADA/ADMS/EMS/DMS/GMS project delivery and strong understanding of architectures and implementation lifecycles
• Mastery of project management frameworks (PMI, IPMA) and estimation methodologies
• Proven track record in emerging markets (Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia)
• Project estimation methodologies and scheduling techniques
• Ability to structure emerging market delivery strategies (Permanent Establishment setup, partnering models, local content)
• Soft skills as commercial mindset (balance technical excellence with margin protection), intellectual courage (challenge unrealistic assumptions) and excellent communication across technical and commercial stakeholders are a great advantage to be successful in this position.
• Fluent English is required, Spanish and Swedish highly desirable

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various training and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Nicolas Lamblin, Nicolas.lamblin@hitachienergy.com, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby, +46 107-38 16 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com.