Senior Project Manager, Locomotive Programs

Progress Rail; Indiana; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Education Assistance

Paid Vacation

PTO

Employee Assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progress Rail in Indiana is seeking a Project Manager to lead locomotive builds, R&D, and aftermarket programs. You’ll drive on-time delivery, budget control, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, procurement and operations.

Requires 3–5 years in capital-intensive, long-life-cycle projects, proficiency in MS-Project or Primavera, and strong leadership, communication and risk management skills. Travel 20–30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Understand locomotive product.
• Experience in successfully managing people, projects and/or programs.
• Ability to influence and lead others.
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

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 project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Conflict resolution

People management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Program Management

Tools

MS-Project

Primavera

Job description

Progress Rail in Indiana is seeking a Project Manager to lead locomotive builds, R&D, and aftermarket programs. You’ll drive on-time delivery, budget control, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, procurement and operations.

Requires 3–5 years in capital-intensive, long-life-cycle projects, proficiency in MS-Project or Primavera, and strong leadership, communication and risk management skills. Travel 20–30% is expected.