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Wabtec Corporation Project Manager in Norcross, Georgia
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?
Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence KinetiX business boasts an industry-leading portfolio of wayside solutions, which facilitate the automated, proactive monitoring of the rolling stock condition, providing data that can be processed to effectively assess rolling stock condition from component level to full train inspection. As a KinetiX Program Manager, you will work with a high-performing cross-functional team in the successful delivery of KinetiX projects and programs.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence KinetiX group, you will play a key role in the execution and delivery of our project business. This role will be responsible for a portfolio of projects with a focus on the delivery, execution, and P&L performance of multiple projects. In this role, you will be a core member of a professional project organization, leveraging existing processes and tools, along with your entrepreneurial, people leadership, and customer management skills. Additionally, this role will be responsible for establishing and controlling the project portfolio budget and reporting on progress to management and stakeholders, elevating risks and challenges as necessary.
This role will also be the direct interface with the customer and all internal and external stakeholders and will be responsible for managing and maintaining key project management tools such as rigorous change management process, risk and opportunity matrix, contingency plans, and communication plans. Creativity and strategy anticipatory thinking are essential qualities required for success, along with a structured approach and rigorous project execution.
What do we want to know about you?
BS Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
7 years’ experience in Project/Program Management
Proven experience in Project/ Program management within a matrixed organization
Experience with program planning/management systems/tools; with particular emphasis on capacity planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
Proven experience in managerial and technical communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Excellent computer skills – for example, Windows Suite
What will your typical day look like?
Manage program to deliver on time, within budget, meet revenue/margin targets, and meet contractual obligations.
Adhere to customer and industry standards/specifications, while keeping within Wabtec’s quality standards
Lead efforts to identify risks and opportunities, develop plans, and apply countermeasures to improve our position.
Communicate issues and opportunities – Include plans to resolve
Manage contract, project scope, risk, and Change Orders (CO)
Represent the company as a senior customer program interface.
Optimize customer relationships through the program life cycle. Foster long-term, customer-centric relationships.
Responsible for the development of high-quality written reports/presentations for management and customer reviews.
Lead resource, Wabtec management, and customer reviews - project status, risk management, schedule, budget, performance to plan, etc.
Travel required to/from intercompany, supplier, and customer offices.
Lead by example by personally embracing and integrating process continuous improvement
Organize and lead internal and external project meetings. Create and share meeting agenda, record meeting minutes, follow-up on all actions/owners to keep the project on schedule
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).
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.