Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The freight portfolio features a comprehensive line of locomotives, software applications and a broad selection of mission-critical controls systems, including Positive Train Control (PTC). The transit portfolio provides highly-engineered systems and services to virtually every major rail transit system around the world, supplying an integrated series of components for buses and all train-related market segments that deliver safety, efficiency and passenger comfort. Along with its industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine and industrial solutions. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. The Contracts Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the contract administration process, performing contract and subcontract administration functions focused on the proposal and customer contracting phases within the inquiry to order process (ITO) for the Wabtec Digital & Electronics product lines in North America and globally, including maintaining and updating the contract database and monitoring contractual requirements to assure compliance. In the role of Contracts Manager you will: Essential Responsibilities: Review and redline of contract terms and conditions, statements of work, software license agreements, etc. Review of Proposals and RFPs, RFQs, RFIs. Review existing contracts; create and maintain various internal contract administration compliance documents. Ensure the company's contracts are in accordance with company requirements. Ensure project management teams are aware of contract terms and compliance requirements. Address questions from management regarding executed contracts Meet contracting deadlines, keep track of renewal schedules Lead the review and preparation of customer contracts, confidentiality agreements, subcontracts, and contract summaries. Attend proposal/project meetings to proactively identify areas of contract/commercial risk or significant risk areas. Ensure commercial/contractual items are identified and communicated according to Company policies and procedures Independently analyze situations and data to determine best course of action and make positive and active contributions, utilizing independent thinking to develop strategies and objectives to assist the organization in achieving its key financial and growth goals Experience with construction contracts preferred. Draft project letters, change orders, and internal memorandum Maintain DBE compliance, claims, project logs and contract database Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree 4 years’ experience working with commercial contracts for a corporation or business entity. Knowledgeable in negotiating contracts, contract management best practices, and commercial contract law. Ability to work under pressure with a keen eye for detail. Able to create and reset priorities as the need arises, identify, and raise issues before they become critical. Able to work successfully in a team environment. Demonstrates effective time management skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks with management guidance and oversight. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrates a positive and flexible attitude toward new and/or unconventional work assignments. System competencies include Microsoft Office suite. Desired Characteristics: Contract drafting, reviewing and administration Knowledge of railroad industry, helpful Passion for winning. Experience managing complex contracts with multi-functional interactions. Minimum of 2 years of experience within the Transportation Industry. Experience with various insurance coverages, risks, and requirements. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple individual and team responsibilities for multiple complex contracts. Capability to communicate with high-level management. Leading in a complex, matrixed environment with experience managing multiple deadlines. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to simplify complex scenarios to logical strategies/positions. Eligibility Requirements: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.