Program Manager

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?

The Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for our Train Handling business, overseeing projects such as Trip Optimizer and Locotrol. This role is responsible for delivering projects on schedule and within budget, managing all phases including Quality, Engineering, and Operations. Key duties include monitoring earned value financials, providing regular updates on cost, schedule, and production deliveries to both internal and external stakeholders, and proactively identifying and mitigating project risks. The Program Manager also collaborates closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery of software, hardware, materials, and parts for assigned projects. 

How will you make a difference?

The Program Manager will ensure services are completed on time, on budget and meet customer/sponsors requirements.

What do we want to know about you?

• College BS/BA degree required, with preference given to engineering, software fields, or business management areas of study.

• Must have knowledge of Systems/Software Project Management.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve continuous, process-driven improvement of technology-based systems

• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely, tailored to audience.

• Self-motivated with proven ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills

• Ability to develop high level of credibility and strong positive relationships with subordinates, peers, and management.

• 10 - 15% travel requirement

What will your typical day look like?

• Manage Software Release Process activities to support contractual obligations and R&D initiatives.

• Support maintenance services activities to include identification of work and organizational breakdown structures, support of software and hardware updates, creation of project schedule, requirements creation and management, risk and communication management plans.

• Prepare and manage to a maintenance and service schedules, obtain concurrence of all participating organizations and negotiate service activity logistics with the customer.

• Allocate and track level of effort and finances for the project on a regular basis to supporting organizations

• Support periodic project reviews addressing costs, schedules, risks and customer considerations.

• Support creation of sub-contractor/third party business relationships associated with the Project.

• Monitor project success against the targets cost, margin, schedule, manning, and customer requirements and make required adjustments to meet project internal expectations.

• Support the development of customer enhancement projects including all bid and schedule estimates and management approval activities.

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

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).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and