Bid Control/ RAINBOW Specialist with German

About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 78,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 68 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

The Bid Control Specialist ensures that the Rainbow (Risk Assessment In Named Business Opportunities Worldwide) Bidding process is properly executed. He/she maintains discipline, relay the RBU/Industry governance and ensure quality of the content for proper Final Joint Authorisers’ decisions.

Job responsibilities:

• The Rainbow Manager is the process owner on Rainbow Bidding. He/She decides how the process will be applied, taking both business and control requirements into account. He/she is empowered to adjust and tailor the Review process to the bid at hand for efficiency as long as the control objectives are met (i.e. combination of Reviews).
• Actively handling the process. This includes:

1. scheduling of Reviews and invitations (with the help of Rainbow Support Office where exist);
2. ensuring right attendance –ensuring that the Review documents are presented in proper quality
3. moderation of Review –ensuring that authorizers take decisions with all the necessary knowledge
4. keeping of minutes and tracking of action items

• The Rainbow Manager provides management reporting on opportunity status across the Group and also communicates, interacts and joins forces with other Business Assurance functions to limit contract and delivery weaknesses.
• The Rainbow Manager actively participates in the definition of the Rainbow Group guidelines and related improvement plans and initiatives. He/she ensures that RBU/Industry staff and all Rainbow stakeholders are sufficiently trained on Rainbow process and maintain Updates & Refresh training sessions.
• The Rainbow manager is issuing and analyzing different reportings in order to monitor the activity, to anticipate the next phases, to check the compliance with Rainbow rules and to report to the Group Bid Control.
• The Rainbow manager is a business partner for our Global Industry Head and Finance and Top Management (Group and/or RBU). As such, he/she will have close relationships with all rainbow stakeholders, including the Top Management

Job Requirements:

• A university degree in Business Administration and/or Economics and/or Finance.
• 1-3 years of experience in large international IT Services Company, either in IT Operations, or in finance and controlling, or in internal audit and compliance or in bid management.
• Fluent English and German required. An international background/experience and ability to speak other European languages is appreciated.
• Salesforce, SharePoint, Excel and/or similar tools’ experience is an advantage.
•  Team player with strong analytical skills and the potential to act as a peer, coach and advocate to managers.
• Self-motivated with a strong track record and be considered as a high performer and talent.
• Effective communication skills as well as professionalism in interactions with team members.
• Cross-cultural mindset with strong critical thinking skills.
• Conscientious, organized, proactive, and demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, understand large matrix organization and adapt to change and/or other departments are critical.

Our Offering:

• Attractive remuneration package
• 26 days annual paid leave + 4 additional days as per our Wellness Friday initative 
• Flexible working hours and remote work
• Social package which includes additional medical insurance; multisport card; company events, food vouchers; discounts in different stores, hotels
• Office location in the heart of the city center
• Comprehensive training and development programs