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.
Who will you be working with?
The Senior Project Leader will lead efforts to identify, execute, and track productivity initiatives for North America Transit Operations.
How will you make a difference?
In this role you will influence cross-functional teams, lead 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
- Familiar with tollgate or similar business approval processes
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge / understanding of Transit products
- 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 25% of the time, both domestic and internationally
What will your typical day look like?
- Support a cross-functional team from Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Risk, and external suppliers to meet all project milestones (Such as tollgates, design reviews, and PPAP) ahead of schedule
- Maintain a Multi-Generational Product Plan in partnership with product management, engineering, and services teams
- Drive internal execution of detailed project plans to meet large project targets
- Lead synergy initiatives across broader business portfolio to optimize cost
- Facilitate communication within the team, as needed, to achieve milestones and effectively manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders
- Identify risks to project execution, schedule, or valuation and facilitate the mitigation of those risks with the appropriate team
- Continually develop a network of resources in support of project execution
- Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy our profitability requirements
- Manage the project budget and timeline, to ensure the resources are available to complete the project within budget and on time to meet customer obligations
- Professionally represent Wabtec during all customer and supplier interactions
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
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).
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.
