Senior Software Project Manager (m/w/d)

Wabtec; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for training and personal development

Collaborative company culture

Zusammenfassung

Wabtec in Germany is seeking a dedicated professional for the Embedded Software Engineering team. The role focuses on managing software projects for Passenger Information Systems, emphasizing project delivery, stakeholder management, and team leadership.

Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, extensive project management experience, and fluency in English and German. Wabtec offers flexible working hours, opportunities for training, and a collaborative company culture.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in software project management, preferably 3+ years.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Fluent English and German (written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Managing end-to-end delivery of software projects.
• Leading and coordinating software development teams.
• Planning project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Monitoring project budgets and ensuring cost efficiency.
• Managing project scope, requirements, and change requests.
• Identifying and mitigating risks proactively.
• Driving communication between internal stakeholders and customers.

Kenntnisse

Software project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Jobbeschreibung

Wabtec Corporation is a global leader in equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industry.

The ANNAX Grouphas been part of Wabtec Corporation since 2018 and operates across three locations in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and China with over 360 employees. ANNAX provides comprehensive technical solutions to generate, transmit, and display information. Our system solutions for the rail industry include the ANNAX Passenger Information System, which integrates numerous subsystems such as seat reservation, passenger counting, video surveillance, information for visually and hearing-impaired passengers, infotainment/entertainment systems, and more.

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of the Information Solutions product line within Wabtec, focusing on passenger information systems for long and short-distance trains, trams, and metro systems.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software development, QA, testing, and other key stakeholders. In this role, you will also interact with customers and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Embedded Software Engineering organization, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of software projects for Wabtec’s Passenger Information Systems. You will ensure that projects are delivered in line with customer requirements, business goals, technical standards, and agreed timelines and budgets.

You will lead and motivate development teams, coordinate stakeholders, and drive efficient project execution. Additionally, you will manage risks, oversee scope and change management, and support continuous improvement of development and project management processes.

What do we want to know about you?

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in software project management (3+ years preferred)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Fluent English and German (written and spoken)

What will your typical day look like?

• Managing end-to-end delivery of software projects
• Leading and coordinating software development teams (developers, testers, QA)
• Planning project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation
• Monitoring project budgets and ensuring cost efficiency
• Managing project scope, requirements, and change requests
• Identifying and mitigating risks and resolving issues proactively
• Driving communication between internal stakeholders and customersSupporting contract negotiations, specifications, and milestone planning
• Building strong customer relationships and ensuring high satisfaction
• Contributing to continuous improvement of project management and development processes

What we offer:

• A secure position within an international corporation (Wabtec Corporation, Fortune 500)
• Exciting projects in the rail industry using cutting-edge technology
• Flexible working hours and the option for hybrid work
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• An open, collaborative company culture with regular team events

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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