Program Manager at wabtec in Germantown, Maryland

Job Description:

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.



Job Summary:



Manage product development programs and systems integration projects at Wabtec Railway Electronics (WRE) business unit of Wabtec Corporation. The position is for the Germantown MD location



Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Lead cross functional teams to customize and develop new products


• Manage the systems integration of our products for our customers


• Develop technical customer required documents and manage submittals and responses


• Coordinate specifications and requirements development


• Create the program plan that meets all requirements


• Develop, coordinate and manage the master project schedule


• Work with functional managers to obtain and allocate resources


• Work successfully within a matrix environment


• Track and manage the product costs and project costs


• Conduct external and internal project reviews


• Identify and mitigate potential issues and risks on the programs


• Lead the resolution of technical and business issues


• Manage the product transition to production


• Track project progress and ensure tasks are completed on time.


• Lead the tactical activities related to first production units' shipments and installations


• Serve as the primary point of contact with end customers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.


• Self-starter with six plus years' experience managing engineering/technical programs.


• Efficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft project.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Understanding of manufacturing processes.


• Strong leadership and team-building skills.


• Self motivated; bias for action; willing to "roll up sleeves", as required.


• Effective oral and written communication skills


• Previous experience in the rail industry is a plus.

All salaried new hires must be fully vaccinated or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, where permitted by applicable law and subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.


Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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. Apply Now