Project Manager - NPD
About The Position
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. You will be joining our innovative Wabtec Bus Solutions division, a team dedicated to developing, selling, and servicing leading systems for the Transit Bus & Rail industries including eBus charging systems, innovative passenger door systems, access ramps, and wheelchair lifts. As a member of the Wabtec Bus Solutions division, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex, multi-year new product development projects and large customized customer design projects from “cradle to grave.” You will oversee cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while also serving as the central point of coordination and communication for all project stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Engineering with a dotted line to the Vice President Sales – North America, you will contribute significantly to the team's success in driving innovation in the transportation industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited)
- 8+ years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, & manufacturing
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time, in budget, meeting quality targets
- Well versed in effective use of PM tools including Scopes, Work Breakdown Structures, Timelines, Budgets, Risk Matrices, Organization Charts/RACI’s, Presentations
- Strong detailed planning, tracking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Effective leadership with the ability to motivate and coordinate cross-functional groups
- The ability to present to outside customers and all levels of the organization
- Proficient in Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint and strong working knowledge of NPD Stage Gate and related tools/standards
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree, PMP, or equivalent project management certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage projects from clean sheet through implementation and after care
- Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, finance, and other supporting departments, potentially international
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies
- Facilitate regular project status meetings to monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners
- Develop & manage project budgets to ensure projects remain on target
- Identify and escalate project risks and roadblocks, proposing solutions to keep on track
- Maintain change management processes to address scope changes and new requirements
- Execute and assist in improvement of APQP and R&D/NPD process
Benefits
- annual bonus, if eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
