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?

You will be joining our innovative Wabtec Bus Solutions division, a team dedicated to developing, selling, and servicing leading systems for the Transit Bus & Rail industries including eBus charging systems, innovative passenger door systems, access ramps, and wheelchair lifts. Our group combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of product requirements to deliver industry-leading solutions, lasting value to our customers, and cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of public transit.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Wabtec Bus Solutions division, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex, multi-year new product development projects and large customized customer design projects from “cradle to grave.”  You will oversee cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while also serving as the central point of coordination and communication for all project stakeholders.  Reporting to the Vice President Sales – North America, you will contribute significantly to the team's success in driving innovation in the transportation industry.

What do we want to know about you?

You may be a good fit if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET accredited)Master's degree, PMP, or equivalent project management certification is a plus8+ years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, & manufacturingProven track record of delivering projects on time, in budget, meeting quality targetsWell versed in effective use of PM tools including Scopes, Work Breakdown Structures, Timelines, Budgets, Risk Matrices, Organization Charts/RACI’s, PresentationsStrong detailed planning, tracking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilitiesEffective leadership with the ability to motivate and coordinate cross-functional groupsThe ability to present to outside customers and all levels of the organizationStrong working knowledge of NPD Stage Gate and related tools/standardsProficient in Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPointThe following Competencies:Customer Orientation: Identifies internal/external customer needs, makes suitable proposals, monitors customer satisfaction, and provides clear communication.Group Leadership: Demonstrates proactive guidance, fosters inclusive decision-making, encourages collective responsibility, and promotes team communication.Planning and Organizing: Plans work effectively, sets priorities, communicates plans, and prepares for potential issues.Delegation: Delegates tasks appropriately, provides decision-making authority, and allows freedom in task execution.Management Control: Monitors project progress, reports on it, and anticipates disruptions.Results Orientation: Sets ambitious goals independently, delivers results better or sooner than expected, and makes proposals for more efficient or effective methods.Initiative: Acts independently, is proactive in producing proposals and ideas, and takes on tasks without being asked.Oral Communication: Delivers clear and logical messages, demonstrates effective questioning and answering skills, and aligns verbal and non-verbal communication.Written Communication: Writes concise, reader-focused communications using examples, metaphors, and illustrations to clarify.Adaptability: Adjusts activities and behavior independently when changes are necessary, responds effectively to unexpected issues, and adapts plans as needed.Judgement: Ensures in-depth understanding of situations, separates relevant information, evaluates solutions, and makes fact-based decisions.Integrity: Takes personal responsibility, is honest about opportunities and risks, keeps promises, and informs others frankly about issues.

What will your typical day look like?

Manage projects from clean sheet through implementation and after careCoordinate the efforts of cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, finance, and other supporting departments, potentially internationalDevelop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategiesFacilitate regular project status meetings to monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholdersEstablish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partnersDevelop & manage project budgets to ensure projects remain on targetIdentify and escalate project risks and roadblocks, proposing solutions to keep on trackMaintain change management processes to address scope changes and new requirementsIdentify lessons learned and best practices to continuously improve project deliveryExecute and assist in improvement of APQP and R&D/NPD processHelp guide via expertise in the engineering and manufacturing arena’s

What about the physical demands of the job?

Primarily office-based work at Buffalo Grove officeUse a computer for extended periodsOccasionally lift/move up to twenty-five poundsStand, walk, and navigate facilitiesOccasional travel (15%) to customers’ and manufacturing sites

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

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

$102,500.00-$146,000.00

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.