Program Manager

Wabtec•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will lead projects within the Positive Train Control (PTC) group of the Train Performance and Automation P&L within Digital Intelligence. 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 manage demand and drive parts for projects assigned, as applicable. The 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.

Requirements

College BS/BA degree required, with preference given to engineering, software fields, or business management areas of study.
Knowledge of Systems/Software Project Management.
5–10 years of experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects or programs.
Proven ability to drive clarity in requirements, schedules, and acceptance criteria.
Experience with enterprise PM tools such as Clarity, Primavera, Rally, Oracle.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and decision‑making skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead without authority in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Leading programs end‑to‑end from contract proposal through execution and lifecycle support, ensuring predictable delivery of scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
Owning development of Statements of Work with clear deliverables and acceptance criteria.
Partnering with Engineering and Product to validate feasibility, resources, and estimates.
Establishing realistic, resource‑loaded schedules and forecasts.
Serving as owner of Estimate at Completion (EAC) with risk‑loaded plans.
Driving disciplined program delivery during execution.
Managing scope and change control.
Maintaining performance baselines.
Leading proactive customer communication.
Facilitating timely decision‑making.
Identifying and mitigating risk using standard project control tools.
Reinforcing execution rigor to support long‑term customer satisfaction and position delivery and support services for sustained value and future growth.
Navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Coaching and motivating teams through influence and engagement.
Ensuring data accuracy and governance to ensure reliable decision‑making and reporting.
Making timely, fact‑based decisions informed by risk and cross‑functional alignment.
Demonstrating financial acumen across EAC, forecasting, cost control, and risk reserves.
Rigorously applying standard PMO processes.
Embracing digital adoption and being proficient with enterprise program management tools.
Collaborating effectively across functions to drive commitments and resolve issues.
Continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.
Clearly visualizing and communicating complex data to leadership and customers.
Performing other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.