Project Manager

Wabtec•Norcross, GA

3d•$79,100 - $112,800

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees the commercial and technical delivery of projects within Wabtec’s Logistics & Analytics business. The role supports the Logistics team by managing project schedules, cost, scope, and risks, and serves as the central communication hub for internal and external stakeholders. It has program responsibility in a matrixed organization and reports to the Senior Manager of Program Management. The Project Manager manages cross-functional teams and customer programs to deliver on time, within budget, meet revenue and margin targets, and satisfy contractual obligations. The role includes developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, leading project communications and reviews, managing contracts and change orders, identifying and mitigating risks, and fostering customer relationships throughout the program lifecycle. Travel to intercompany, supplier, and customer offices may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project/Program Management.
Proven project or program management experience within a matrixed organization.
Experience with program planning and software management systems/tools, with emphasis on capacity planning, scheduling, budget, and execution.
Proven managerial and technical communication experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills that convey confidence, credibility, and composure.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including leading through influence.
Excellent computer skills, including Windows suite of products, Jira, and Rally.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; an offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience with SaaS project management.

Responsibilities

Manage programs to deliver on time, within budget, meet revenue and margin targets, and meet contractual obligations.
Manage cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and use communication and influencing skills to achieve success in a matrixed environment.
Create and maintain comprehensive project plans covering work underway and future work for assigned customers.
Lead communication of project status and deliverables internally and to customers.
Adhere to customer and industry standards and specifications while meeting Wabtec quality standards.
Identify risks, develop plans, and apply countermeasures; communicate issues and opportunities with proposed plans and recommendations.
Manage contracts, project scope, risk, and change orders.
Represent the company as the customer program interface.
Maintain detailed meeting notes and track the status of required meeting actions.
Optimize customer relationships and foster long-term, customer-centric relationships throughout the program lifecycle.
Develop high-quality written reports and presentations for management and customer reviews.
Lead resource, Wabtec management, and customer reviews covering status, risk, schedule, budget, and performance to plan.
Travel as needed to intercompany, supplier, and customer offices.
Lead by example in embracing and integrating continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties outside the role’s function or trade as requested; training will be provided if necessary.