Senior Project Management Specialist

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 to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

The Senior Project Leader – Controls Frequency Productivity will lead efforts to identify, execute, and track productivity initiatives on Controls and Electronic components for Global Services Organization (GSO).

How will you make a difference?

 In this role you will influence cross-functional teams, lead innovative loco maintenance cost out projects, and be accountable for the short and long-term results of a multimillion-dollar project portfolio.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Field Services, Operations, Technology, Project Management or Service Contract Management

• Prior experience on Controls / Mechanical components as it applies to locomotive product line

• Familiar with tollgate or similar business approval processes

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge / understanding of the locomotive control system (SW and HW)

• Understanding of supply chain, shop operations and material processes

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team

• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and work across the matrix organization and project manage issues to resolution

• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong business, technical, and financial acumen

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Strong conflict resolution skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Knowledge of Transportation and Global Service processes

Eligibility Requirements:

Willingness and ability to travel 10% of the time, both domestic and internationally

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