Senior Bid Manager - Operations Services & Maintenance

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Bid Manager - Operations Services & Maintenance who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.Accountabilities:• Ensure the preparation of bids in compliance with Bidding process and Bid Schedules• Overall coordination of the bid team• Support Sales Manager in liaising with Partners in case an offer is submitted as Consortium, JV or similar• Ensure the alignment with Sales targets and the implementation of Company policies / guidelines for the definition and preparation of all financial/ economic reports for proper governance assessment of the assigned bids• Ensure the implementation of the assigned bid strategy.• Ensure all bidding risks are identified and consolidated according to the Company risk management procedure• Ensure the successful submission of all bid deliverables (both technical and economic)• Support the Sales Manager in the definition of the guidelines of the Bid Preparation strategy (strategic goals, relationships with the Client and the Partners, Target price)• In case of award of the bid and contract signature, ensure the complete handover to the Project Manager of all bid relevant data (contractual data, technical requirements, economics evaluations …).• Ensure providing the Project Manager with the validated whole life costs estimation, assumptions, revenues, margins (including EVA) risks, contingencies and work schedule• Perform OS&M bid requirements analysis and allocation• Collect and consolidate input for cost estimation from staff functionsRequired Skills/Knowledge:• Proven experience in Operation and Maintenance environment• Experience in management of cost models• Confidence in Economic principles/bidding process such as requirements management, cost estimation, technical coordination, financial basics.• Proven experience in coordination of complex bids• Knowledge of Rail environment: knowledge of different technologies/subsystems characterizing rail environment, usual stakeholders and relevant roleDesired Skills/ Knowledge:• Previous experience in Operation and Maintenance (involvement into mobilization process and or O&M operations/engineering activities)• Previous experience in Rail projects/bids is highly desiredEducation:• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science or equivalentLanguages: English Proficiency• Proficient in English both written and verbalIn accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.Benefits:Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.