Strategic Program Manager, Logistics & Analytics

Wabtec Corporation; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Norcross, GA seeks a Project/Program Manager to oversee commercial and technical delivery of Logistics & Analytics projects. You will manage schedules, cost, scope, and risks, serving as the central hub between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements include a BS in engineering or related field, 3+ years in PM, PMP preferred, and experience with SaaS tools. Spanish-English bilingual capability is a plus; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Project/Program Management.
• PMP certification is desired.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is desired.
• Experience with SaaS project management is desired.
• Proven experience in project / program management within a matrixed organization.
• Experience with program planning and software management systems/tools. Particular emphasis on capacity planning, scheduling, budget, and execution.
• Proven experience in managerial and technical communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, that convey confidence, credibility, and composure in all interactions.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, leading through influence.
• Excellent computer skills - Windows suite of products, Jira, Rally.

Responsibilities

• Manage program to deliver on time, within budget, meet revenue & margin targets, and meet contractual obligations.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan for all work contemplated for assigned customers, including work currently underway and future work.
• Lead the communication of project status and deliverables both internally and to customer.
• Adhere to customer and industry standards / specifications, while keeping within Wabtec’s quality standards.
• Lead efforts to identify risks, develop plans and apply countermeasures to improve our position.
• Communicate issues and opportunities, including proposed plans and recommendations to resolve.
• Manage contract, project scope, risk, and Change Orders (CO).
• Represent the company as customer program interface.
• Maintain detailed notes and track the status of all required meeting actions.
• Optimize customer relationships throughout the program life cycle.
• Responsible for development of high-quality written reports / presentations for management and customer reviews.
• Lead resource, Wabtec management and customer reviews - project status, risk management, schedule, budget, performance to plan, etc.
• Travel as needed to/from intercompany, supplier, and customers offices.
• Lead by example by personally embracing and integrating process continuous improvement.

Skills

PM experience

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English Spanish

SaaS project management

Matrixed organization

Capacity planning scheduling budgeting

Managerial and technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Delivery optimization

Education

BS Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Jira

Rally

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Norcross, GA seeks a Project/Program Manager to oversee commercial and technical delivery of Logistics & Analytics projects. You will manage schedules, cost, scope, and risks, serving as the central hub between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements include a BS in engineering or related field, 3+ years in PM, PMP preferred, and experience with SaaS tools. Spanish-English bilingual capability is a plus; travel may be required.