Wabtec Corporation · 2 days ago
Project Manager
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expWabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex technical and commercial projects in the passenger rail industry, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Railroad Manufacture
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead complex technical and commercial projects in the passenger rail industry
Manage cross-functional teams, develop comprehensive project master plans, and drive customer satisfaction through strategic project execution
Take full ownership of all aspects of your projects—technical, commercial, and operational
Internally, act as the advocate for the customer; externally, serve as TransTech’s representative with car builders and transit authorities
Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, supply chain, and customer support to ensure products and services are accomplished efficiently, on time, and with excellence
Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Manage multiple projects for new products and services from inception through delivery and customer acceptance
Manage contract to ensure project scope meets the customer specification and serve as company liaison to customer
Drive project success and customer satisfaction
Develop project schedule and manage to ensure project meets customer milestones and project deliveries on time
Optimize project margins and profitability by managing project costs
Manage project Risk and Opportunity and Contract Improvement Plan
Manage and refine the tollgate-based new product introduction process
Lead project reviews both internally and with customers; escalate issues to senior management when needed
Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration
Work with production team to drive resolution for manufacturing issues
Ensure high-quality project delivery
Lead technical and commercial project aspects
Develop and validate project master plans
Conduct risk and opportunity analyses
Coordinate production and supply chain activities
Manage project financial performance
Ensure contract deliverables are fulfilled
Maintain customer relationships
Report project progress internally and externally
Manage projects for new products and services from inception through delivery and customer acceptance
Develop and manage detailed schedules to meet customer milestones on time
Manage and refine the tollgate‑based New Product Introduction (NPI) process
Lead claim management and contract variations; maintain a Contract Margin Improvement Plan (CMIP)
Manage project core teams to meet all technical deliverables; interface with Design Engineering to develop/modify products to meet customer requirements
Interface with customers to establish, negotiate, and manage product/system technical requirements
Maintain accurate documentation for schedules, risks, issues, changes, and financials; communicate status clearly and proactively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (engineering or technical discipline preferred)
Minimum 5 years of Project Management or equivalent experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects
Commercial and business acumen with entrepreneurial mindset
Proactive problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal abilities
Ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Strong analytical and conceptual skills with mechanical aptitude
Familiarity with general manufacturing and assembly processes
Preferred
Passenger rail industry experience
Rail transit experience preferred (hands-on with engineered products and services is a plus)
Multi-national corporation experience
PMP Certification
Benefits
Health
Welfare
Retirement
Annual bonus, if eligible
Company
Wabtec Corporation
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Raj Gupta
President and CEO, Maintenance of Way
Cherie Reardon, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources - Engineering/Technology & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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