Proposal Manager (Energy Transition Projects)

📍 Hybrid – Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany • Full-Time • Mid-Senior Level

We are hiring an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the creation, coordination, and submission of high-value technical-commercial proposals in the energy transition and decarbonization space. You’ll serve as the technical anchor in cross-functional sales processes-ensuring bids are accurate, timely, competitive, and aligned with evolving market needs.

• Analyze customer specifications and requirements to define scope and structure.
• Lead proposal preparation in collaboration with sales, engineering, sourcing, and external partners.
• Validate technical solutions and cost estimations, ensuring feasibility and competitiveness.
• Present proposals to clients, capture feedback, and incorporate refinements.
• Support commercial and contractual negotiations alongside sales leadership.
• Coordinate seamless project handovers to operational and delivery teams.
• Capture lessons learned from current projects and past bids to improve future offerings.
• Ensure full compliance with internal processes, safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements.
• Contribute to internal reporting, pipeline visibility, and strategic bid planning.

• Fluent in German is a must – English & French is a plus.
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Electrochemical, etc.); a business degree is a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in technical-commercial roles such as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Product Manager, or Construction Manager.
• Strong technical foundation across manufacturing, process engineering, thermodynamics, or electrical systems.
• Familiarity with EPC, public procurement, and consortium-led projects is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office / Google Suite; experience with Microsoft Project or VBA is a plus.
• Experience in decarbonization, energy transition, or sustainability-focused technologies preferred

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