Description

As Bid Manager, you'll be central in helping us win new customers and expand into new markets by managing the preparation, orchestration, and follow-up of customer RFXs from around the world. In this role you will be working closely with cross-functional teams at Cognite, engaging with different internal stakeholders to drive the RFx response process and coordinating with different teams to prepare high-quality responses to RFx within the required timeline. You'll work closely with Subject Matter Experts and internal stakeholders across multiple departments to strategize and position the bid response to meet the customer's expectations whilst being in line with Cognite products & go-to-market strategy. You will be leading the preparation of RFx's response by using our bid management tool (RFPIO), crafting content for customer-winning responses, and leading the end-to-end bid management process internally and externally. Additionally, as a part of the bid management team, it is expected for you to share collective responsibility ensuring the content of the RFPIO answer library is accurate, and up to date. We expect that your written and spoken English is at a high level. This role reports to the Global Sales Operations team and is located at our modern office at Fornebu. Responsibilities Lead and drive the end-to-end bid management process including the preparation of RFx responses submissions. Organize and structure the assigned cross-functional teams Lead and drive the clarifications process with the customer during the RFX - procurement process. Lead and drive the internal stakeholders' management; including the correct stakeholders and the correct level in a timely manner Be responsible for the bid submission (final preparation including upload/packaging/posting of bid submissions). Support the review process of the RFx answer library in RFPIO (our RFx management tool) - cooperating with subject matter experts. Enrich, update, and audit RFPIO answer library - notifying/assigning the content owner to act accordingly in a timely manner. Success Factor to thrive in this role Master degree or relevant work experience in Bid Management/Project Management experience in software implementation projects or any of the vertical domain; Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Manufacturing. A results-oriented individual who thrives in working in a fast-paced environment and maintains a calm approach when operating under pressure. Worked in an international team and have a high degree of cultural awareness. A self-sufficient character able to meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities. An ability to thrive with limited structure. Attention to detail: thorough in accomplishing tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small. Comfortable working in Google Suite, MS Office, and RFPIO. Ability to work with technical concepts (ie. data management). Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Why Cognite? Gain the opportunity to shape the role and have a real impact Make a real impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world Shape your role to take advantage of your skillset and drive your growth Receive competitive salary and benefits such as a pension plan, private insurance, parental leave benefits, and more Take extra paid time off during winter holidays in addition to your regular vacation Gain perks like a paid mobile telephone subscription and broadband connection Get access to extended private health services Receive a subsidized lunch at the canteen, with a number of tasty food options Stay fueled between meals with free snacks and drinks throughout the day Stay in shape with a free membership to our fully-staffed gym, dedicated workout time included Dedicated work-out time included Bond with your teammates with your favorite hobby, whether it's through our book club, game nights, team sports activities, or regular Cognite social events Take advantage of free online Norwegian courses for levels A1 - B1 Equal opportunity Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment; everyone we hire will receive the same level of consideration for training, compensation, and promotion. We ask for gender as part of our application because we want to ensure equal assessment in the recruitment process. Your answer will help us reach this commitment! However, the question about gender is optional and your choice not to answer will not affect the assessment of your application in any way. Location: Fornebu Application deadline: September 16th, 2021