Germantown, MD, 20875, USA
1 day ago
Program Manager
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?** This position with support the Core and GoLinc product lines. The Program Manager will be a customer facing and will be responsible for delivering Core/GoLinc projects on schedule and on budget. This will include managing the project through Quality, engineering and operations… This person will be expected to understand earned value financials. Responsible for communicating cost, schedule, and production deliveries to customer (internal and/or external). The position will be responsible for identifying and managing risk associated with each project. This person will also work closely with the manufacturing team to drive material and drive parts for projects assigned. This position would preferably be located in Germantown Maryland where the Core/GoLinc products reside. **How will you make a difference?** The Program Manager will ensure services are completed on time, on budget and meet customer/sponsors requirements. **What do we want to know about you?** + College BS/BA degree required, with preference given to engineering, software fields, or business management areas of study. + 5-7 year’s experience with Systems/Software Project Management. + Demonstrated ability to achieve continuous, process-driven improvement of technology-based systems + Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely, tailored to audience. + Self-motivated with proven ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills + Ability to develop high level of credibility and strong positive relationships with subordinates, peers, and management. + 10 - 15% travel requirement **What will your typical day look like?** + Manage Software Release Process activities to support contractual obligations and R&D initiatives. + Support maintenance services activities to include identification of work and organizational breakdown structures, support of software and hardware updates, creation of project schedule, requirements creation and management, risk and communication management plans. + Prepare and manage to a maintenance and service schedules, obtain concurrence of all participating organizations and negotiate service activity logistics with the customer. + Allocate and track level of effort and finances for the project on a regular basis to supporting organizations + Support periodic project reviews addressing costs, schedules, risks and customer considerations. + Support creation of sub-contractor/third party business relationships associated with the Project. + Monitor project success against the targets cost, margin, schedule, manning, and customer requirements and make required adjustments to meet project internal expectations. + Support the development of customer enhancement projects including all bid and schedule estimates and management approval activities. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/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 $89,100.00-$126,900.00 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.
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