Senior Contract Performance Manager - International Contracts

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of Wabtec’s International Services organization, working cross-functionally with Finance, Risk, Engineering, Commercial, and Services Operations teams. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and key international customers to ensure contractual commitments are clearly understood and consistently executed. You will act as a central point of coordination, driving alignment across functions to improve contract performance, manage costs, and support long-term customer and business success.

 

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the International Services / Contract Performance Management group, you will be responsible for driving and protecting the profitability of assigned international service contracts. You will lead financial modeling and performance analytics, support cost management initiatives, and manage projects related to reliability and contract execution. The role supports internal teams and customers by ensuring contractual obligations are understood, monitored, and delivered, while providing clear reporting and insights to senior leadership. You will regularly report on contract performance, risks, and opportunities, influencing decision-making at both the business unit and enterprise level.

 

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Customer Contract Management or a related field
• Proven experience supporting complex customer contracts in a cross-functional environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and resolve complex problems
• Experience leading programs and projects across multiple functional teams
• Contract drafting, proposal preparation, and negotiation experience
• Established project management skills
• Ability to document, plan, and successfully execute large-scale initiatives
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to approximately 20%

 

What will your typical day look like?

• Monitor year-over-year and current-year contract profitability using financial models and analytics
• Own and manage profitability for assigned international service contracts
• Serve as the primary point of contact for understanding and interpreting contractual obligations
• Partner with Finance, Field Service, Engineering, Risk, and Operations teams to identify and manage key cost drivers
• Support the Commercial team with new contract proposals and contract amendments
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and customers to ensure alignment and issue resolution
• Present financial performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders
• Participate in strategic discussions related to future business opportunities
• Manage complex processes involving multiple stakeholders internally and at the customer level

 

Additional Information

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formal agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency or third-party recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate who is ultimately hired.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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