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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects for our transit business. This is a challenging and rewarding role within TransTech, with the ability to see and work with many of the leading transit authorities and car builders within the passenger rail transit industry. The ideal candidate for this position will be innovative, organized and hands-on, with good business and financial acumen, a natural curiosity, and desire to excel.\nAs a member of the Project Management team, you will be responsible for leading complex technical and commercial projects in the passenger rail industry. You will manage cross-functional teams, develop comprehensive project master plans, and drive customer satisfaction through strategic project execution. You will be expected to take full ownership of all aspects of your projects-technical, commercial, and operational. Key functions for this position are:\nInternally, act as the advocate for the customer; externally, serve as TransTech’s representative with car builders and transit authorities.\nCollaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, supply chain, and customer support to ensure products and services are accomplished efficiently, on time, and with excellence.\nCommunicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nHow Will You Make a Difference?\nYou will be responsible for every aspect of project success-from planning and execution to customer satisfaction and financial performance. While you will not have direct reports, you must lead cross-functional teams through influence, stakeholder alignment, and clear communication. You’ll be expected to drive accountability, resolve challenges, and inspire collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and field support.\nManage multiple projects for new products and services from inception through delivery and customer acceptance\nManage contract to ensure project scope meets the customer specification and serve as company liaison to customer\nDrive project success and customer satisfaction\nDevelop project schedule and manage to ensure project meets customer milestones and project deliveries on time.\nOptimize project margins and profitability by managing project costs\nManage project Risk and Opportunity and Contract Improvement Plan\nManage and refine the tollgate-based new product introduction process\nLead project reviews both internally and with customers; escalate issues to senior management when needed.\nFacilitate cross-functional team collaboration\nWork with production team to drive resolution for manufacturing issues. \nEnsure high-quality project delivery\nWhat Do We Want to Know About You?\nBachelor’s degree required (engineering or technical discipline preferred)\nMinimum 5 years of Project Management or equivalent experience\nPreferred: Passenger rail industry experience\nOptional: Multi-national corporation experience, PMP Certification\nExcellent communication and organizational skills\nProven ability to manage multiple complex projects\nCommercial and business acumen with entrepreneurial mindset\nProactive problem-solving skills\nProficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems\nDetail-oriented with strong interpersonal abilities\nAbility to motivate and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority\nStrong analytical and conceptual skills with mechanical aptitude.\nFamiliarity with general manufacturing and assembly processes.\nRail transit experience preferred (hands-on with engineered products and services is a plus).\nWhat Will Your Typical Day Look Like?\nLead technical and commercial project aspects\nDevelop and validate project master plans\nConduct risk and opportunity analyses\nCoordinate production and supply chain activities\nManage project financial performance\nEnsure contract deliverables are fulfilled\nMaintain customer relationships\nReport project progress internally and externally\nManage projects for new products and services from inception through delivery and customer acceptance.\nDevelop and manage detailed schedules to meet customer milestones on time.\nManage and refine the tollgate-based New Product Introduction (NPI) process.\nLead claim management and contract variations; maintain a Contract Margin Improvement Plan (CMIP).\nManage project core teams to meet all technical deliverables; interface with Design Engineering to develop/modify products to meet customer requirements.\nInterface with customers to establish, negotiate, and manage product/system technical requirements.\nMaintain accurate documentation for schedules, risks, issues, changes, and financials; communicate status clearly and proactively.\nWhat About the Physical Demands of the Job?\nPrimarily office-based work, on-site presence during normal working day/hours is required.\nUp to 25% travel to various sites, primarily in North America\nOccasional exposure to manufacturing environments to interact with production team\nRequires talking, hearing, sitting, and light physical activity\nYou may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.\nRelocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.\nWabtec 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).\n Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800. 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 annual bonus, if eligible.\nWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?\nAt Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.\nIf you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.\nWho are we?\nWabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.\nOur global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.\nCulture powers us and the possibilities.\nWe believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.\nWe’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.\nNeed accommodation? 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