Senior Bids & Proposals Manager

Our Company Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets.    Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world.    Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long-term energy security.    By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most.    Learn more at www.energyvault.com, explore recent updates in our Newsroom, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube.    Our Values  We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings. We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients. We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships. We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble. We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose. Your Impact as a Senior Bids & Proposals Manager: As Senior Bids & Proposals Manager, you will play a strategic role within the Commercial team, leveraging strong technical acumen alongside commercial expertise to develop winning, profitable proposals. You will work closely with Application Engineers and Sales to translate technical solutions into compelling, executable, and profitable commercial proposals. Following contract award, you will help prepare a robust, sound business case for presentation to Energy Vault’s executive leadership to secure approval for contract execution. Your Mission:

Lead the end-to-end development of commercial proposals across Energy Vault’s energy storage technologies, from opportunity qualification through final submission.

Deliver accurate, competitive, and compliant proposals on schedule, ensuring strong technical alignment, commercial rigor, and error-free execution.

Coordinate cross-functionally with many departments and teams to develop integrated technical and commercial proposals, including schedules, cash flows, and profitability analyses, all while ensuring timely and effective communication.

Review, challenge, and validate technical configurations, cost inputs, pricing assumptions, and risk positions to maximize proposal quality and win probability.

Evaluate and validate pricing decisions, related to technical configurations, cost inputs, risks, and market conditions, to determine validity.

Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to optimize resource allocation, improve bid efficiency, and support Energy Vault’s long-term strategic objectives.

Support project financing activities for Energy Vault owned projects.

Support go/no-go decisions for new opportunities. 

Your Background:

6+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 8+ years with a Bachelor’s degree, in a commercial, finance, or proposal role within the energy industry (generation, storage, or related infrastructure).

Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple complex proposals under tight deadlines; experience with cost and financial modeling is highly desirable.

Ability to interpret complex technical and commercial documentation into clear, compelling proposal content.

Experience preparing and delivering high-stakes presentations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey program plans, proposal strategies, risks, and results.

Familiarity with structured proposal methodologies (e.g., APMP, Shipley, Miller Heiman) and experience using CRM, document management, and proposal automation tools; strong collaboration skills in cross-functional team environments.

Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving capabilities.

Willingness to travel domestically, up to 10%.

Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.

A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

Annual bonus plan.

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

401K employer matching.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.

Flexible Spending Account.

Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.

8-weeks for Paternity leave. 

Generous holiday allowance.

Flexible time off plus sick leave.

Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.