Manager – Secondary Systems

ALTEN

Manager in Sekundärtechnik responsible for bid management in high voltage energy sector. Leading engineering teams and coordinating bids while ensuring collaboration across departments.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle tenders issued by Transmission System Operators (TSOs) for secondary systems in high-voltage substations
Manage the entire tender process for secondary systems, including protection, station automation (SAS), and communications technology
Coordinate engineering teams, internal departments, suppliers and subcontractors across all phases of the bidding process
Prepare complete tender documentation, including Scope of Supply, Bill of Materials and risk registers
Calculate engineering, testing and commissioning costs based on technical and commercial requirements
Act as the central interface between TSOs, Sales, Procurement and technical departments
Analyze tender documents, identify risks and define required clarification items

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration/Economics or a comparable qualification
Solid experience in tender or bid management, ideally in secondary systems or energy infrastructure
Proficient with document management systems such as SharePoint, Confluence or DOCUWARE
Able to communicate professionally via MS Teams, Outlook and CRM systems such as Salesforce
Familiar with VOB, ENTSO‑E regulations and specific tender requirements of TSOs
Technical understanding of protection systems, station automation and communication systems
Fluent in German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Talent Management – we develop your career
Work‑life balance – flexible working hours and remote work options
Fit & Relaxed – EGYM Wellpass
Enjoy biking – company bike leasing
Green Mobility – reduced-rate mobility options
Permanent employment contract
Corporate benefits
Team events

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Hard Skills & Tools

tender managementbid managementengineering cost calculationtesting and commissioningtechnical documentation preparationrisk analysisprotection systemsstation automationcommunication systems

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationinterpersonal skillsprofessionalism