Project Manager

Wabtec • Norcross, GA

2d • $79,100 - $112,800

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees commercial and technical delivery of projects within Wabtec’s Logistics & Analytics business. The role has program responsibility in a matrixed organization and reports to the Senior Manager of Program Management. It supports the Logistics team by managing project schedules, cost, scope, and risks, and serves as the central communication hub for internal and external stakeholders. The Project Manager manages cross-functional teams and customer programs to meet delivery, financial, and contractual objectives, while maintaining customer relationships and Wabtec quality standards. Travel to intercompany, supplier, and customer offices may be required as needed. Other duties outside the function or trade may be assigned, with training provided if necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project or program management.
• Proven project or program management experience within a matrixed organization.
• Experience with program planning and software management systems or tools, particularly capacity planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Proven managerial and technical communication experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, conveying confidence, credibility, and composure in interactions.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including leading through influence.
• Excellent computer skills, including the Windows suite of products, Jira, and Rally.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• 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 and within budget, meet revenue and margin targets, and fulfill contractual obligations, including coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Use communication and influencing skills to achieve results in a matrixed environment.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans covering current and future work for assigned customers.
• Communicate 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, opportunities, and recommendations for resolution.
• Manage contracts, project scope, risk, and change orders.
• Represent the company as the customer program interface.
• Maintain detailed meeting notes and track required action items.
• Optimize customer relationships and foster long-term, customer-centric relationships throughout the program life cycle.
• Develop high-quality written reports and presentations for management and customer reviews.
• Lead resource, Wabtec management, and customer reviews covering project status, risk management, schedule, budget, and performance against plan.
• Travel as needed to intercompany, supplier, and customer offices.
• Personally embrace and integrate continuous process improvement.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; further information is provided at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level