Program Manager - Modernizations

Wabtec Corporation • Fort Worth, TX • 1h ago

Job Description

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 Manager - Modernizations will have oversight and management of locomotive modernization programs, including management of complex issues within functional areas of expertise, involvement in long-term planning, and contributing to the development of the long-term business strategy to execute locomotive modernization products in Wabtec-owned and third-party manufacturing facilities. The role requires coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and budget, meeting all contractual requirements, and satisfying our customers.

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

Minimum of 5 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 and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Desired Characteristics:

BS/MS in electrical or mechanical engineering

PMP certification

7-10 years of experience in Program Management

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

Engineering Program Management or Lead Systems Engineer experience

What will your typical day look like?

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

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.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 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 annual bonus, if eligible.

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.

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