Locomotive Modernization Program Manager

Wabtec; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Program Manager – Modernizations to oversee locomotive modernization programs, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure on-time delivery and contract compliance. You will manage complex issues, long-term planning, and the transition of programs to services teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in program management, with preferred engineering background, PMP certification, and experience in locomotive modernizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Program Management or other role developing broad-scoped business relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• BS/MS in electrical or mechanical engineering (desired).
• PMP certification (desired).
• 7-10 years of experience in Program Management (desired).
• Experience involving locomotive modernizations and/or overhaul (desired).
• Strong negotiating ability (desired).
• Strong business and financial acumen (desired).
• Commercial operations / contract management experience (desired).
• Engineering Program Management or Lead Systems Engineer experience (desired).

Responsibilities

• Create integrated program management plans. Lead, manage, monitor and control all project work.
• Manage contract deliverables and coordinate project-related technical requirements with internal and external customers.
• Develop and manage detailed and harmonized program schedules. Create milestone schedules for proposals.
• Forecast, manage, and control total program costs including NRE, manufacturing, and logistics costs.
• Drive revenue, cash, and margin attainment. Develop program financial forecasts.
• Identify, acquire, and manage the resources needed for the successful completion of the project
• Ensure timely / appropriate program communications, including communications to customers as required.
• Identify, document, and mitigate program risks. Maintain program risk registers.
• Ensure proper component demand is loaded and PPAP requirements are met on time.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the customer on program-related issues during program execution.
• Manage program scope changes and collaborate with the commercial teams to negotiate change orders with customers.
• Facilitate customer inspections, testing, and overall acceptance of locomotives and contract deliverables.
• Successfully close programs and effectively oversee the program transition to the services teams. Capture and communicate lessons learned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

BS/MS in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Program Manager – Modernizations to oversee locomotive modernization programs, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure on-time delivery and contract compliance. You will manage complex issues, long-term planning, and the transition of programs to services teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in program management, with preferred engineering background, PMP certification, and experience in locomotive modernizations.