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The Program Manager will be a customer facing and will be responsible for delivering projects on schedule and on budget. This will include managing the project through quality, engineering and operations. This person will be expected to understand earned value financials, responsible for communicating cost, schedule, and production deliveries to customer (internal and/or external). The position will be responsible for identifying and managing risk associated with each project. This person will also work closely with the manufacturing team to drive material and drive parts for projects assigned.\nThis position would preferably be located in Germantown Maryland where the Digital Onboard Solutions products reside.\nHow will you make a difference?\nThe Program Manager is responsible for leading programs from initial contract proposal through execution and support. This role ensures programs are built on a strong foundation, delivered according to commitments, and positioned for long-term customer success. The Program Manager drives technical coordination, risk-informed planning, customer communication, and disciplined program controls while fostering predictable, high-quality execution.\nWhat do we want to know about you?\nCollege BS/BA degree required, with preference given to engineering, software fields, or business management areas of study.\nMust have knowledge of Systems/Software/Hardware Project Management.\n5-7 years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects or programs.\nProven ability to drive clarity in requirements, schedules, and acceptance criteria.\nExperience with enterprise PM tools such as Clarity, Primavera, Rally, Oracle.\nStrong communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.\nDemonstrated ability to lead without authority in a matrixed environment.\n10-15% travel requirement\nKey Skills & Competencies\nOrganizational Awareness - Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.\nCoaching & Motivation - Lead teams through influence, development, and engagement.\nData Accuracy / Data Governance - Ensure data used in decisions and reporting is clean, consistent, and reliable.\nDecision-Making - Make fast, informed decisions supported by facts, risk insights, and cross-functional alignment.\n Digital Adoption - Competent with enterprise tools and digital program management platforms (Clarity, Rally, Primavera, Oracle).\nFinancial Acumen - Understand EAC, forecasting, cost control, and risk reserve management.\nProcess & Framework Adherence - Apply standard PMO processes rigorously.\nGrowth Mindset / Continuous Improvement - Seek efficiencies and drive better outcomes continuously.\nCollaboration & Influence - Work across teams to drive commitments and resolve issues.\nData Visualization & Reporting - Convey complex information clearly to leadership and customers.\nWhat will your typical day look like?\n1.Contract Proposal (ITO) Phase\nGoal: Establish a strong foundation for execution success.\nBuild the foundation for successful delivery by:\nDriving creation of the Statement of Work and ensuring clarity in deliverables.\nPartnering with Engineering & Product teams to confirm technical feasibility, resource constraints, and capabilities.\nDefining clear requirements and unambiguous acceptance criteria to prevent downstream rework.\nEstablishing and maintaining a realistic, achievable joint master schedule.\nDeveloping resource-loaded, deliverable-based estimates to complete using systems such as Clarity.\nServing as the owner of EAC (Estimate at Completion), ensuring risk-loaded plans and forecasts.\n2.Program Execution Phase\nGoal: Deliver reliably and predictably on all program commitments.\nEnsure programs deliver on commitments through disciplined execution:\nTake ownership and proactively drive all aspects of program delivery.\nHold technical management resources accountable to program objectives.\nEmbed quality in planning to prevent rework and ensure reliable outcomes.\nManage scope and requirements aggressively through predictable change control processes.\nLead proactive customer communication, including meetings, follow-ups, and change order management.\nFacilitate timely decision-making and eliminate delays.\nEstablish and maintain performance baselines for scope, schedule, and cost.\nConduct bi-weekly schedule status updates and forecasting.\nIdentify, track, and mitigate risk, maintaining an appropriate risk reserve/contingency budget.\nEnsure strict alignment of program execution with project control tools (e.g., Primavera, Clarity, Rally, Oracle).\n3. Support & Lifecycle Contribution\nReinforce the principles established in proposal and execution phases to support long-term customer satisfaction.\nEnsure Delivery and Support Services are positioned for continued customer value and future growth opportunities.\nYou may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.\nWabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.\nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).\nRelocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.\nOur job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 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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