Project Manager

Job Description Who Will You Be Working With? TransTech, part of the Wabtec global group of companies focusing on freight, locomotive, and the passenger rail industry is a leading manufacturer of moving electrification systems for passenger and industrial markets. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects for our transit business. This is a challenging and rewarding role within TransTech, with the ability to see and work with many of the leading transit authorities and car builders within the passenger rail transit industry. The ideal candidate for this position will be innovative, organized and hands‑on, with good business and financial acumen, a natural curiosity, and desire to excel. Key Functions for This Position Act as the advocate for the customer internally; represent TransTech externally with car builders and transit authorities. Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, supply chain, and customer support to ensure products and services are accomplished efficiently, on time, and with excellence. Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. How Will You Make a Difference? You will be responsible for every aspect of project success—from planning and execution to customer satisfaction and financial performance. While you will not have direct reports, you must lead cross‑functional teams through influence, stakeholder alignment, and clear communication. You’ll be expected to drive accountability, resolve challenges, and inspire collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and field support. Primary Responsibilities Manage multiple projects for new products and services from inception through delivery and customer acceptance. Manage contract to ensure project scope meets the customer specification and serve as company liaison to customer. Drive project success and customer satisfaction. Develop project schedule and manage to ensure project meets customer milestones and project deliveries on time. Optimize project margins and profitability by managing project costs. Manage project risk and opportunity and contract improvement plan. Manage and refine the tollgate‑based new product introduction process. Lead project reviews both internally and with customers; elevate issues to senior management when needed. Facilitate cross‑functional team collaboration. Work with production team to drive resolution for manufacturing issues. Ensure high‑quality project delivery. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (engineering or technical discipline preferred). Minimum 5 years of Project Management or equivalent experience. Preferred: Passenger rail industry experience. Optional: Multi‑national corporation experience, PMP Certification. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects. Commercial and business acumen with entrepreneurial mindset. Proactive problem‑solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Detail‑oriented with strong interpersonal abilities. Ability to motivate and lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority. Strong analytical and conceptual skills with mechanical aptitude. Familiarity with general manufacturing and assembly processes. Rail transit experience preferred (hands‑on with engineered products and services is a plus). Typical Day Lead technical and commercial project aspects. Develop and validate project master plans. Conduct risk and opportunity analyses. Coordinate production and supply chain activities. Manage project financial performance. Ensure contract deliverables are fulfilled. Maintain customer relationships. Report project progress internally and externally. Manage projects for new products and services from inception through delivery and customer acceptance. Develop and manage detailed schedules to meet customer milestones on time. Manage and refine the tollgate‑based New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Lead claim management and contract variations; maintain a Contract Margin Improvement Plan (CMIP). Manage project core teams to meet all technical deliverables; interface with Design Engineering to develop/modify products to meet customer requirements. Interface with customers to establish, negotiate, and manage product/system technical requirements. Maintain accurate documentation for schedules, risks, issues, changes, and financials; communicate status clearly and proactively. Physical Demands Primarily office‑based work, on‑site presence during normal working day/hours is required. Up to 25% travel to various sites, primarily in North America. Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments to interact with production team. Requires talking, hearing, sitting, and light physical activity. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness‑for‑duty test (as applicable). Additional Information The salary rate for this role is currently $79,100‑$112,800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wabtec Corporation