Senior Program Manager - Rail & Locomotive Projects

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is seeking a Project Manager I to lead large, long‑cycle locomotive programs. You will plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of assigned projects while coordinating with upper management and stakeholders.

The role requires strong project management, scheduling, and risk management experience, with travel 20–30% and location in Muncie, IN. Carrier ERP exposure and PMP are valued assets.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects of Locomotive Builds, R&D, Rebuild and Repower, Aftermarket products and Power Products.
• 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.
• Control project costs and manage the project budget.
• Use verification techniques to manage changes in 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 with all stakeholders within the project reach.
• Ensure all deliverables of the contract are met.
• Accept special assignments as needed.
• Travel as required to perform duties (20-30%).

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Program Management

MBA preferred

Tools

MS-Project

Primavera

Job description

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is seeking a Project Manager I to lead large, long‑cycle locomotive programs. You will plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of assigned projects while coordinating with upper management and stakeholders.

The role requires strong project management, scheduling, and risk management experience, with travel 20–30% and location in Muncie, IN. Carrier ERP exposure and PMP are valued assets.