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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: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

As the Manager, Projects (Test Equipment), you will report to the Manager, Engineering & Products and work with a team of talented engineers and software developers responsible for designing, developing, and delivering our industry-leading transit electronics solutions. You will manage and work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and customer support, to ensure our solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers.

How will you make a difference?

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the engineering projects to meet ISO9001, CMMI and Wabtec Policy requirements as demanded by our customers and corporate. You will work closely with the engineering team to achieve high-quality output with high efficiency to the customer satisfaction, while also contributing to the business development team to drive sales and profitability goals. Additionally, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Establishing and coordinating work plans and delivery timelines, drafting Project Management Plans, Communications Plans, and other project start-up documentation.

Coordinating and facilitating project meetings, which includes interfacing with various teams (internal and external) to provide updates, drafting meeting agendas and minutes, and actively managing project risks, actions, decisions, and issues tracking tools.

Provides support to business development teams in preparing and developing various proposal materials to meet tight timelines.

Perform all aspects of organizational work.

Support the Engineering Team in ensuring the systems meet all associated design criteria and specifications per the proposal and the contract.

Deliver monthly, quarterly, and yearly milestone payments for projects to meet the financial targets.

Track contract terms and conditions to completion

Track and organize project tasks, deliverables, and letters.

Track, organize and deliver on project milestone payments.

Track and organize project metrics.

Lead and participate in project scheduling activities.

Communicate with customers on project progress.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with experience in project management.

Must have 3-5 years of engineering and customer service experience.

Able to Travel to customer sites for design review meetings (10-25%).

Strong background in Project management, with a proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused solutions.

Proficient in ISO9001 and CMMI standards and their implementation in an engineering environment

Excellent project management and resource allocation skills to ensure the team achieves its goals.

Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and customer support.

Experience in business development and contributing to the sales and profitability goals of the organization.

Team building and Management.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, or the public.

What will your typical day look like?

As the Manager, Projects (Test Equipment), your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Review, analyze and delivery as per customer contracts is a must.

Remain effective despite frequent shifts between planned and unplanned activities.

Interact with peers, internal stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.

Communicate effectively (verbally and written) with internal and external stakeholders.

Organize and prioritize your project deliverables.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (including MS Project and Power BI)

Able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

Strive for 100% accuracy in finished documentation with a keen eye on details.

Adaptable to change and learn quickly and independently.

Able to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.

Manage document revision control and document and technical writing.

Able to read, understand, and apply procedures.

Able to work with minimum supervision.

Ensure project compliance with ISO9001, CMMI and Wabtec policies.

Managing the engineering team to achieve high-quality output, high efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Deliver monthly, quarterly, and yearly milestone payments for projects to meet the financial targets.

Participating in the business development team to contribute to the sales and profitability goals of the organization.

Identifying and allocating resources to ensure the team effectively achieves its objectives.

Fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Ability to influence and drive change to improve cost-cutting efforts to improve profitability.

Able to think out of the box to improve delivery timelines.

What about the physical demands of the job?

The role may require occasional travel to customer sites, which may involve standing, observing small writing and labels, climbing, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Our job titles may span more than one career level.

Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental, and retirement.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.

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.