It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

The mission of the Fleet Innovation & Transformation team is to accelerate fleet transformation by consistently providing compelling solutions and innovative technologies that improve reliability, sustainability, and performance. 

How will you make a difference?

The Program Management team ensures proper execution and has ownership, oversight and management of modernization programs and upgrade requisitions – both hardware and software - to be applied to active locomotive fleets, including management of complex issues such as requirements definition reconciliation, kitting, and field delivery.  This Program Management role requires coordination with business leaders together with engineering and software teams to deliver projects on time and budget that meet all contractual requirements and satisfy our customers.

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications/Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

+ Minimum of 7 years of experience in Program Management or other role developing broad-scoped business relationships involving complex interactions or new partners.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Desired Characteristics:

+ BS/MS in electrical or mechanical engineering.

+ PMP certification.

+ 10 years of experience in Program Management.

+ Experience working with software development teams.

+ Demonstrated locomotive product line, systems or manufacturing knowledge.

+ Experience involving locomotive modernizations and/or overhaul.

+ Strong negotiating ability.

+ Strong business and financial acumen.

+ Commercial operations / contract management experience.

What will your typical day look like?

+ Own all aspects of assigned programs and ensure execution on time and on budget.

+ Create integrated program management plans.  Lead, manage, monitor and control all project work.

+ Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and software teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

+ Manage contract deliverables and coordinate project-related technical requirements with internal and external customers.

+ Develop and manage detailed and harmonized program schedules.  Create milestone schedules for proposals.

+ Forecast, manage, and control total program costs including NRE, manufacturing, and logistics costs.

+ Drive revenue, cash, and margin attainment.  Develop program financial forecasts.

+ Identify, acquire, and manage the resources needed for the successful completion of the project.

+ Ensure timely / appropriate program communications, including communications to customers as required.

+ Identify, document, and mitigate program risks.  Maintain program risk registers.

+ Ensure proper component demand is loaded and PPAP requirements are met on time.

+ Serve as primary point of contact for the customer on program-related issues during program execution.

+ Manage program scope changes and collaborate with the commercial teams to negotiate change orders with customers.

+ Facilitate customer inspections, testing, and overall acceptance of locomotives and contract deliverables.

+ Successfully close programs and effectively oversee the program transition to the services teams.  Capture and communicate lessons learned.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.