Senior Program Manager - Strategic Delivery & Risk

Wabtec Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to lead programs from contract proposal through execution, coordinating with engineering, product, and manufacturing to deliver on time and on budget.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience in systems/software project management, strong communication skills, and proficiency with PM tools such as Clarity, Primavera, Rally, and Oracle. Travel 10–15% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required, engineering/software/business preferred.
• Knowledge of systems/software project management.
• 7–10 years managing complex, cross-functional programs.
• Ability to drive clarity in requirements, schedules, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience with Clarity, Primavera, Rally, and Oracle.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead without authority in a matrixed environment.
• Travel 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs from contract proposal through execution and support.
• Coordinate with engineering, product, and manufacturing to ensure feasible plans and on-time delivery.
• Communicate cost, schedule, and risk to customers and leadership.
• Identify and manage risks and track performance against baselines.
• Ensure adherence to PMO processes and use of project controls tools.

Skills

Systems/Software PM

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Earned value

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Leadership without authority

Education

BS/BA degree in engineering or business

Tools

Clarity

Primavera

Rally

Oracle

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to lead programs from contract proposal through execution, coordinating with engineering, product, and manufacturing to deliver on time and on budget.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience in systems/software project management, strong communication skills, and proficiency with PM tools such as Clarity, Primavera, Rally, and Oracle. Travel 10–15% is expected.