Job Description

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 Director of Engineering with a dotted line 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?
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited)
• Master's degree, PMP, or equivalent project management certification is a plus
• 8+ years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, & manufacturing
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, in budget, meeting quality targets
• Well versed in effective use of PM tools including Scopes, Work Breakdown Structures, Timelines, Budgets, Risk Matrices, Organization Charts/RACI's, Presentations
• Strong detailed planning, tracking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Effective leadership with the ability to motivate and coordinate cross-functional groups
• The ability to present to outside customers and all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint and strong working knowledge of NPD Stage Gate and related tools/standards

What will your typical day look like?
• Manage projects from clean sheet through implementation and after care
• Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, finance, and other supporting departments, potentially international
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Facilitate regular project status meetings to monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Develop & manage project budgets to ensure projects remain on target
• Identify and escalate project risks and roadblocks, proposing solutions to keep on track
• Maintain change management processes to address scope changes and new requirements
• Execute and assist in improvement of APQP and R&D/NPD process

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

Qualifications

Additional Information

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