Program Manager - Modernizations

Wabtec•Fort Worth, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager – Modernizations will have oversight and management of locomotive modernization programs, including management of complex issues within functional areas of expertise, involvement in long-term planning, and contributing to the development of the long-term business strategy to execute locomotive modernization products in Wabtec-owned and third-party manufacturing facilities. The role requires coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and budget, meeting all contractual requirements, and satisfying our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Program Management or other role developing broad-scoped business relationships involving complex interactions or new partners
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Nice To Haves

BS/MS in electrical or mechanical engineering
PMP certification
7-10 years of experience in Program Management
Demonstrated locomotive product line, systems or manufacturing knowledge
Experience involving locomotive modernizations and/or overhaul
Strong negotiating ability
Strong business and financial acumen
Commercial operations / contract management experience
Engineering Program Management or Lead Systems Engineer experience

Responsibilities

Create integrated program management plans.
Lead, manage, monitor and control all project work.
Manage contract deliverables and coordinate project-related technical requirements with internal and external customers.
Develop and manage detailed and harmonized program schedules.
Create milestone schedules for proposals.
Forecast, manage, and control total program costs including NRE, manufacturing, and logistics costs.
Drive revenue, cash, and margin attainment.
Develop program financial forecasts.
Identify, acquire, and manage the resources needed for the successful completion of the project.
Ensure timely / appropriate program communications, including communications to customers as required.
Identify, document, and mitigate program risks.
Maintain program risk registers.
Ensure proper component demand is loaded and PPAP requirements are met on time.
Serve as primary point of contact for the customer on program-related issues during program execution.
Manage program scope changes and collaborate with the commercial teams to negotiate change orders with customers.
Facilitate customer inspections, testing, and overall acceptance of locomotives and contract deliverables.
Successfully close programs and effectively oversee the program transition to the services teams.
Capture and communicate lessons learned.