Project Manager

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:.
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Key missions of the position:

- The Project Manager is accountable to successfully execute the project, as a lead (or intercompany entity) on time, on

budget, in scope in accordance with Wabtec Policies, looking for profitability improvement, ensuring quality of execution

and Customer satisfaction.

- He/she reports to the Site Project Director and delivers the project with the direct support of the project team and the

Project Management Office, if applicable, as per organisation.

- The Project Manager is responsible to apply the Project Management Processes and the applicable tools for the

implementation and is accountable for the strict and efficient application thereof. He/she works within the guidelines,

policies and mission of the organization and will be responsible for his/her specific projects as assigned.

Main responsibilities:

• Review the scope of the project in collaboration with the Sales Team.

• In line with Wabtec Processes, create a Project Execution Plan (Project Charter), Master Plan and a detailed Project

plan which identifies and sequences th e activities needed to successfully complete the project.

• Review the performance weekly and conduct regular team meetings. Facilitate Project Core Team interactions and

manage project Key Execution processes.

• Ensure compliance of resources with project execution plan and escalate, as per any issues to Site Project Director.

• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other stakeholders that will be affected by the project

activities.

• Determine the objectives and measures (KPI’s) upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.

• Initiating, recording, managing and resolving project issues and escalating when needed to the Project Director and

Senior Management, as requested.

• Understand Customers’ needs, their business context and resolve issues proactively. Drive Customer satisfaction

proactively.

• Manage the Contract and lead relations with the Customer (external and/or internal).

• Lead Project Reviews internally and with the Customer. Providing status update to the key stakeholders via regular

meetings and reports.

• Obtain Customer sign-off on completed deliverables and formal Customer acceptance of project completion.

• Understanding of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) issues in projects and drive the stakeholders to ensure

adherence to organizational guidelines on EHS.

• Monitor cost with the support of Project Controller to ensure the execution of the project within the approved budget

and profitability Forecast.

• Based on Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), manage the cost to complete and cost to control.

• Contribute to Cash Flow and Operating Working Capital; drive Cash-In including Overdues proactively. Report the

actual and any variances to the Project Director/Site on a regular basis.

• Identify, manage and control Project Risk & Opportunity and Contract Margin Improvement Plan, proposing mitigation

actions.

• Drive Claim Management with Customers, VOs to protect organization’s interest, improve margins, mitigate risks etc.

• Directly manage the assigned project core team and other business units across geographies, where applicable, to

ensure the project meets deliverables & achieves expected business results. Resolve internal and external issues.

• Responsible for final documentation gathering and storage/archiving in project documentation system

People Management: NO

Number of people : N.A.

Budget Management: NO

What education and education level are necessary for the position? Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from reputed University. Additional qualification in Business Management/Administration and/or similar will be preferred. PMP or equivalent certification will be an added value.

How many years of professional experience in a specific professional area are required for the position?

15-18 years of industry experience of which minimum 7-8 years should be in Project Management in an engineering-plus(1)manufacturing/infrastructure environment. Following personnel will be preferred:

- Working with teams across geographies (Europe, USA, Australia etc)

- Experience of working in a rail industry

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

Competence Level

Leadership skills: Manage Teams across geographies; high energy and influencing ability

Ability to lead problem-solving; ensure timely decision making, accountability

Lead by example, manage and resolve conflict

Effective time management Should be able to manage multiple projects at the same time

Customer focus Strong Quality mindset to ensure Customer Satisfaction

Understand Customer’s needs, their business context and become their face inside

the organization

Project Management knowledge & skills: Strong knowledge on contracts, claims, planning & project management tools, insurance claims; ability to learn products & technologies; strong negotiation skills with Customers. Working experience with MS Office, MS Project

Financial acumen Strong knowledge on project financials (Sales, Contract Margin, Cash, Cost,

Warranty...), R&O Management

Communication management Strong communication & negotiation skills, stakeholder management ability

Languages

Proficiency in English is mandatory. Ability to speak other European languages is added value.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.