Project Manager

Wabtec Corporation; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to join our UK team in Burton upon Trent to deliver maintenance and operations optimisation projects for Wabtec Rail Limited. You will manage delivery on time and within budget, coordinating internal resources and external vendors, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

The role requires experience in manufacturing or engineering, with strong communication, financial, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects with high business impact.
• Proven financial, quantitative, and data analysis skills.
• Budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery in line with approved plans and customer specifications.
• Produce internal reports on project status (cost to complete, cash flow, performance).
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with quality processes.
• Coordinate resources and third parties; monitor spending against tenders.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships; be the main contact for customers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team at Wabtec UK based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains., Manage the successful delivery of projects for Wabtec Rail Limited, safely, on time, and budget. Control and monitor the delivery of the project working closely with the Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Safety departments to ensure key objectives are met and stakeholders' needs are met. What will your typical day look like?

• To manage the delivery of Projects in line with project plans and that they are delivered in line with specifications set by the customer.
• Produce internal reports to the Executive Team on the status of the project, e.g., cost to complete, cash flow, and project performance reports.
• Manage project risks and opportunities to ensure a successful outcome for the project.
• Promote "Safety of the Railway" and actively develop the Safety Culture within Wabtec.
• Comply with company quality assurance processes (QAPs) and ensure compliance is achieved by the project.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved in support of planned implementation.
• Monitor costs and implement measures to control spending against the agreed tenders.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Manage the relationship with key stakeholders and be the primary point of contact with our customers.Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Developed communication and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to develop, lead and implement projects with high business impact.
• Proven financial, quantitative, and data analysis skills.
• Budget management experience.
• An analytical and inquisitive mindAt Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
• If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. 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.