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Wabtec Corporation Project Manager / Republic of Guinea project (m./f.) in France

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.

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE : WAB, 27 000 employees) is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services in rail industry. Our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation. Visit the company’s website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence is driving digital transformation of transportation. We maximize safety, efficiency, and capacity of the rail transportation network

Signaling & Systems Project Management team is recognized as an industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects, involving signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, project management, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction https://www.wabteccorp.com/digital-intelligence

We hire a Project manager / Republic of Guinea Project (m./f.) (job creation)

Location : Gennevilliers (Travels to Republic of Guinea 50% of the time)

Who will you be working with?

You will interface with the customer, local subcontractors, local regulators, bankers, and government entities.

How will you make a difference?

You will support the efforts to implement Train Control systems on the Chemin de Fer de Conakry (CBG) railway in the Republic of Guinea

You will execute and deliver our Railway project business within all regions, primarily the continent of Africa.

What do we want to know about you?

You must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience or equivalent experience in Project Management, Engineering/Civil or related field experience

  • 8-10 years’ experience with project planning/management systems/tools, scheduling, budget monitoring, and task execution.

  • Excellent communication skills required (verbal and written). Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in French and English

  • Ability to effectively interact with external Departments, Funding/Regulatory Agencies, Vendors and Customer/s to foster confidence in the services being provided.

We would love it if you had:

  • Experience in railway industry (Signals, Communications, Operations, Engineering, etc.).

What will your typical day look like?

You will track, manage, and update local activities according schedule.

You will coordinate travel for commuters supporting the project.

You will be responsible for tracking and monitoring critical project milestones.

You will maintain & update project management reports.

You will manage and update project budgets and assit assist with resolving engineering, material and construction conflicts.

You will help with quotes, proposals creations and submittals.

You will identify risks, and develop countermeasures

You are responsible for contract management, project scope, risk, and Change Orders (CO)

You will represent the company as the senior customer program interface.

You will lead resources dedicated to projects, customer reviews on project status, risk management, schedule, budget, performance to plan, etc.

What about the physical demands of the job?

  • Long hours working outdoors and exposed to the variable environmental weather conditions (dry seasons, heavy rainy seasons with humidity hot & sunny days, etc.).

  • You may experience occasional power and internet outages

  • Roads can be challenging to travel, especially during rainy season

  • Living conditions and office work will be in air conditioned buildings

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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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