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Job Description:

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 functions

Required 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 role

Desired 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 desired
* Skills in cost modelling

Education:
* Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Languages: English Proficiency

* Proficient in English both written and verbal

In 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.

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