Tender Architect Team Lead

Job Opportunity:
Tender Architect Team Lead – Franklin, TN

Schneider Electric USA, Inc. seeks a Tender Architect Team Lead in Franklin, TN.

• Responsible for power systems solution support with an emphasis in digital connected applications and team leadership.
• Lead resource planning, performance management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare comprehensive tender submissions outlining technical solutions, including connected equipment, edge software, and engineering/advisory services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, identify opportunities, and develop solutions that address all project aspects in tenders.
• Support Bid Invest decisions by preparing proposals and conducting commercial and technical impact evaluations during the bid process.
• Evaluate incoming proposals and provide technical assessments to aid decision-making.
• Maintain strong relationships with strategic internal and external customers to understand their needs and expectations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements to inform tender strategies and provide application support for Global Line of Business.
• Present strategic account activity through monthly business reports and team meetings.
• Serve as primary point of escalation for issue resolution within the team.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings to promote employee engagement and development.
• Assist with performance reviews and merit cycle planning.
• Drive change management and develop process flows around key initiatives.
• Remote eligible up to 3 days per week.

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of progressive, post-bachelor’s experience in engineering in the electrical industry, or related occupation.
• At least 2 years of tender or sales support engineering experience.
• Experience in preparing technical tenders for medium/low voltage electrical equipment.
• Experience in tender architecting using knowledge of NEC standards and local electrical codes.
• Experience interacting with power monitoring and protection/control automation systems.
• Experience designing tenders for Schneider Electric MV/LV equipment.
• Proficiency in utilizing digital tools for tender preparation and bid management (ERP or CRM systems).
• Knowledge of edge software and connected applications in power systems solutions.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams for technical and commercial bid evaluations.

EOE.

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