Sr. Contract Manager

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure the identification of opportunities to minimize contract risk and plan commercial risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the provision to BU Regions of the needed information related to the following areas:
  • Definition of Contract Management processes, procedures, guidelines, forms and templates;
  • Provide commercial assessment of terms and conditions, risks, and assumptions during Bid Phase;
  • Monitor, support, and report on all customer, JV/Partner, and sub-contractor contract-related commercial impacts and risks, to or from Hitachi ;
  • Develop, implement and ensure compliance of appropriate strategic commercial approach, based on contract type;
  • Monitor schedule impacts to baseline schedule, in conjunction with Project Planner;
  • Monitor project contracts to ensure compliance until completion;
  • Claims preparation support and disputes handling in accordance with the contract provisions;
  • Support Project Manager with proper negotiation and management of variation orders in order to maximize returns;