Program Manager II

Progress Rail Services Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance Program

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail Services Corp. in Muncie, IN seeks a Program Manager II to oversee locomotive projects within the PMO. You will plan, budget, monitor, and document all aspects while coordinating with upper management and other departments to ensure project health and direction.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive PM experience, locomotive knowledge, and the ability to influence across teams. Expect 20-30% travel and close collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Program Management or equivalent.
• Experience using MS-Project, Primavera or other PM scheduling tools.
• Minimum 10 years' experience on capital-intensive, engineering, long life cycle products.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects including Locomotive Builds, R&D, Rebuild and Repower as well as aftermarket products.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Organize project structure and lead cross-functional teams to meet project needs.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan and scope.
• Communicate status and risks to stakeholders and management.
• Control costs and manage the project budget; monitor changes.

Skills

Project leadership

Locomotive knowledge

People management

Influencing abilities

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Program Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

**12108BR**

**PRS Facility Location:**

EMD Muncie, IN Locomotive - 462

**Job Purpose:**

The project manager I is part of the Project Management Office and will be responsible for several individual projects that are large in scope. The project manager I will be responsible to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of assigned projects. The project manager I will work closely with upper management to ensure transparency regarding the health of the scope and direction of each project, as well as other departments for support.

**Req ID:**

12108BR

**Company Description:**

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

**Education / Training:**

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Business or Program Management or equivalent;
• Experience using in MS-Project, Primavera or other project management scheduling tool;
• Minimum 10 years' experience on capital intensive, highly engineering, long life cycle product line;

Preferred:

• Masters;
• Exposure to ERP systems;
• PMP certified highly preferred;
• Locomotive knowledge preferred.

**Job Title:**

Program Manager II

**City:**

Muncie

**Key Job Elements:**

• Manage multiple projects of Locomotive Builds, Research and Development, Rebuild and Repower, Aftermarket products and Power Products that range is scope of small to NPI;
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on‑time, within scope and within budget;
• Organize structure and manage project teams to meet the needs of the project;
• Lead the development of a detailed project plan;
• Develop and communicate project scope, goals and deliverables, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring transparency;
• Ensure resource availability and allocation;
• Controls project costs and manage the project budget;
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs;
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques;
• Report and elevate to management as needed;
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks;
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation;
• Communicate project status with the organization and the end customer as defined by the contract;
• Establish and maintain relationships all stakeholder within the project reach;
• Ensures all deliverables of the contract are met;
• Accept special assignments as needed;
• Travel as required to perform duties (20-30%).

**Qualifications and Experience:**

• Exceptional Written and verbal skills;
• Exceptional conflict resolution skills;
• Understand locomotive product;
• Experience in successfully managing people, projects and/or programs;
• Ability to influence and lead others;
• Excellent level of analytical ability to assess, identify and facilitate appropriate alternative courses of action;
• Able to work independently;
• High level of interpersonal skills to work within team environment;
• Ability to influence and lead others; both up and down;
• Attention to detail, ability to multi‑task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.

**EEO:**

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

**Benefits:**

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

• + Competitive Salary
• + 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• + Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• + Flexible Spending Accounts
• + Paid Vacation
• + Paid Holidays
• + Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• + Employee Assistance Plan
• + Education Assistance Program
• + Employee Recognition Programs
• + Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• + Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• + Site Specific Relocation and Sign‑on Bonus Programs
• *Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-tim