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Wabtec Corporation Manager , Software Development in Bengaluru, India
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
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 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 (http://www.wabteccorp.com/) to learn more!
In this role, as an Engineering Manager of a software engineering group, you will apply your knowledge of management, software development methodologies, best practices, and proven processes to deliver a quality software product on budget, within planned schedule with best quality for TCOS (Train Control Office Suite) program part of Signaling & Systems group in Digital Intelligence business vertical within Wabtec. TCOS is an integrated dispatch control solution that brings together multiple dispatching functions for Centralized Traffic Control (CTC), Track Warrant Control (TWC), Dark Territory (DT), and Positive Train Control (PTC) into one system for efficient train management. The software teams will consist of both permanent employees and contractors based out of India.
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrate very strong technical leadership and people management skills including solid communication and analytical skills with thorough understanding of product development and successful problem definition, decomposition, estimation, and resolution.
Responsible for building a world class software development team to support the system integration of the platform.
Deliver application and services to validate and ensure the platform meets all operational standards.
Influence decision making through active partnership with cross-functional teams.
Manage strategic business partnerships and relationships through Technical, Financial, Contractual and Relationship Management.
Coach, mentor and lead a diverse group of lean/agile software engineers.
Work with product owners across the project to understand market needs & vision; quickly translate that vision into demonstrable software.
Work with product owners and architects to develop software development plans.
Work directly with customers to understand business and technical needs.
Drive increased efficiency across the teams, eliminating duplication, leveraging product and technology reuse.
Support process improvements which guide the development, sustaining & support activities
Work cross functionally with other business departments to align activities and deliverables.
Drive world-class quality in the development and support of products.
Keep project data relating to tracking and financials current.
Deliver resource strategy and plans, including use of 3rd parties/partners, etc., in support of development and support activities.
Plan and manage budgets related to scope of team.
Communicate effectively both within immediate team and Wabtec leadership. Ensure team receives consistent messages and has clear understanding of business direction, strategy and results.
Build a world class software development team to consistently deliver complex software platforms and research projects of varying size and duration.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors/master’s degree in computer science engineering or equivalent with expertise in programming languages like C#, VB.NET framework, Winforms/WPF, SQL
Has prior experience of building desktop applications.
14+ years of overall software engineering design and development experience.
3+ years of experience leading large projects and teams.
Experience in software management through at least 2+ complete product life cycles.
Experience in delivering high quality software outputs with comprehensive understanding of Agile software development principles.
Proven experience working with global development teams and building close working relationships to drive and nurture positive relations with other make centers.
Strong influencing skills, communication skills and demonstrated analytical skills.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Bangalore, India.
Desired Characteristics
Technical Expertise:
Thorough knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle principles.
Through working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and best practices.
Hands on experience using Experience in Windows technology and WPF framework Prior technical experience in C# and VB.NET is desirable.
Strong demonstrated understanding of customer milestone and delivery lifecycle required. Understanding of driving complex application with knowledge on UI and backend technologies is required. Also, demonstrable experience in working and managing across NPI, sustenance and new product development is needed for this role.
Business Acumen:
Domain knowledge of railroad networking and dispatching.
Prioritizes projects based on an assessment of competitive needs. Anticipates areas of competitive vulnerability and offers plans to mitigate.
Evangelizes new technology, predicts trends, and identifies new opportunities based on trends.
Creates a culture of customer focus and high performance to drive innovation.
Leadership:
Establishes framework for a culture of successful collaboration by defining a common understanding.of who has decision rights and accountability, and how collaboration and transparency are rewarded.
Establishes vision, Identifies and champions internal/external best practices, tools, and ideas to improve execution and quality. Drives an organization of efficiency, accountability and ownership.
Able to communicate what is behind decisions and downstream implications. Continuously reflecting on success and failures to improve performance and decision-making. Understands when change is needed. Participates in technical strategy planning.
Personal Attributes:
- Uses critical thinking skills and disciplined approaches to help leaders and leadership teams resolve issues and define solutions.
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.
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.