Project Manager

Wabtec; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global transportation solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager in Kempton Park. This role involves planning and coordinating projects while leading cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include financial oversight, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, is fluent in English, and has robust analytical and leadership skills. Join us to help shape the future of transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in analysis, synthesis, and strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Flexible and resilient in fast-paced, changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and supervise all activities and resources assigned to the project.
• Lead weekly team meetings to ensure alignment and progress tracking.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively mitigate risks.

Skills

Fluent in English

Analytical thinking

Negotiation capabilities

Leadership

Team building

Education

University degree or equivalent diploma in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Position: Project Manager

Reporting To: Customer Project Management Director

Reporting Relationship: All departments

How will you make a difference? Mission & Tasks

The Project Manager, for each assigned Project, works to ensure that during the entire lifetime of the project, all objectives are met within scope, time, and budget constraints. They lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and proactively mitigate risks. Additionally, they are responsible for financial management of the project, continuously monitoring costs and working to improve the project margin through effective planning, resource and cost optimization, and strategic decision-making. In alignment with the company’s Project Development Model and internal procedures, the Project Manager is responsible for the following activities throughout the project lifecycle:

• Project Planning & Coordination: Organize, coordinate, and supervise all activities and resources assigned to the project.
• Issue & Blocking Point Management: Identify, track, and resolve blocking points to maintain project momentum.
• Contract & Claim Management: Oversee contractual obligations and manage claims to protect project interests.
• Risk & Opportunity (R&O) Management: Continuously assess risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation or enhancement strategies.
• Change Management: Manage scope changes effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals and financial impact.
• Team Engagement: Lead weekly team meetings to ensure alignment and progress tracking.
• Platform Meetings: Participate in or lead daily platform meetings to monitor operational execution.
• Project Reviews
  • Conduct Global Project Reviews to assess project execution for locally and across the different production sites involved.
  • Participate and prepare Project Customer Reviews.
  • Participate in Project Financial Reviews.
  • Participate and contribute to Gate and Design Reviews as part of project governance.
• Financial Oversight: Maintain an up-to-date economic status of the project in collaboration with the Project Controller and relevant cost/revenue owners.
• Warranty Management: Review and manage warranty-related activities and obligations.
• Variation Orders: Handle variation orders during the execution phase, ensuring proper documentation and financial tracking.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage with customers and external entities to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Compliance: Execute all tasks in accordance with Internal procedures.
• Reporting: Provide timely and accurate updates on project status and unresolved issues to management, as required for project success.
• Sales Support: Contribute to the offer phase, in collaboration with the Sales department.
• Tool & Forecast Management
  • Maintain the standard Project Management Tool (PMT) with current project data.
  • Update workload forecasts and propose prioritization strategies in case of resource constraints.
• Crisis Management: Lead resolution efforts during critical project situations.
• Process Improvement: Act as a “Champion” for the development and implementation of new working procedures, as assigned.

External relations: Train builders (Our Client); Train operators (Our End Client); Subsidiaries of Wabtec; Suppliers; Certification bodies; Auditors

Qualifications & Competencies

What do we want to know about you? To successfully fulfil the role of Senior Project Manager, the following qualifications and competencies are required:

• Languages: Fluent in English (spoken and written); knowledge of any local official language is considered an asset.
• Education: University degree or equivalent diploma in a relevant field.
• IT Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable using company-specific digital tools and platforms.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong skills in analysis, synthesis, and strategic decision-making.
• Negotiation & Influence: Persuasive communicator with excellent negotiation capabilities.
• Vision & Strategic Outlook: Ability to maintain a long-term perspective while managing day-to-day project dynamics.
• Delegation: Capable of effectively assigning responsibilities and empowering team members.
• Team Building: Strong ability to unite and motivate diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to various audiences.
• Adaptability: Flexible and resilient in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in managing project income statements and driving margin improvement.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and managing risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

About Us

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.