Project Manager - Passenger Rail Transit

About the role

TransTech, part of the Wabtec group focused on freight, locomotive and passenger rail, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead projects for its transit business. The role leads complex technical and commercial projects in the passenger rail industry, manages cross-functional teams and takes full ownership of projects' technical, commercial and operational aspects. It is primarily office-based, with up to 25% travel mainly in North America.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects for new products and services from inception through delivery and customer acceptance, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Act as the customer advocate internally and as TransTech's representative with car builders and transit authorities
• Develop project master plans, detailed schedules and tollgate-based NPI processes, and lead internal and customer project reviews
• Manage contracts, scope, claims and contract variations, and maintain a Contract Margin Improvement Plan
• Manage project costs, risks and opportunities, and optimize project margins and profitability
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, supply chain and customer support, and resolve manufacturing issues with the production team
• Maintain accurate documentation of schedules, risks, issues, changes and financials, and report progress internally and externally

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required (engineering or technical discipline preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of project management or equivalent experience
• Passenger rail industry experience preferred; rail transit experience is a plus
• Multi-national corporation experience and PMP certification are optional
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority

Required skills

• Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• General familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes
• Excellent communication, organization and analytical skills

What we offer

• Stated pay range of $79,100-$112,800, depending on experience and other factors
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement, and possibly an annual bonus
• Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met