LEAD - Information Technology

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about growing your leadership, business acumen, and technical skills while building the foundation of a career with unlimited potential? Do you want to gain real-world experience by working on important, challenging projects with real business impact alongside some of the brightest technical minds in the world? Then let’s kick-start your career in Wabtec’s LEAD IT rotational program!

Over the course of 2 years, you will have diverse assignments across Enterprise IT and Software Development that align to both business objectives and your career goals. You will gain a breadth of experience across the business with assignments in project & product management, data & analytics, IT Operations, software development (and more!). These projects will often expose you to some of the most exciting emerging technologies and trends including cloud computing, machine learning, cyber security, technical project management, and agile software development (just to name a few).  Our rotational program also includes career development opportunities, leadership opportunities, exposure to real-world technology applications, structure training and seminars, and executive mentorship.

Program Structure:

• Full-time, two-year development program where members rotate assignments in Wabtec’s Enterprise IT organization, with guidance from mentors and experts, to deliver business value while honing key technical and leadership skills for long-term success within our organization
• Four, six-month rotational assignments covering diverse responsibilities including, but not limited to, product management, data & analytics, IT Operations, cyber security, software engineering, cloud engineering, technical project management, and software development to support critical functions such as Operations, Services, Digital Electronics, Engineering and Finance.
• Experiential learning, structured seminar training, and IT coursework/certifications focused on technical training, leadership skills, personal development, and strengthening the rotational program member’s business acumen

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in Enterprise IT, software, or related area
• Candidate must graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree focused in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, IT Security, Informatics, Information Science/Technology, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Security and Risk Analysis, or other relevant STEM majors with Software/IT experience; or graduate from a software/IT accelerator program before the planned start date
• Candidate must graduate by June 2027
• Minimum cumulative or in-major 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent upon graduation
• Availability to work full time (40 hrs/wk)
• Ability to live in or move to one of our core locations (Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL) for the duration of the rotational program
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills

• Commitment to a career in technology with a passion and aptitude for both software and information technology
• Up-to-date with current industry standards, trending software, and information technology development tools
• Solves technical challenges through regular application of common design patterns and identifies appropriate patterns for use in problem solving
• Ability to learn quickly and successfully navigate in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption
• Contributes to creative solutions and challenges the status quo
• Strong customer focus, ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver the best value proposition
• Able to engage positively across multiple departments to establish clarity, vision, and mutual trust to achieve business goals
• Demonstrated program / project management skills working on and leading teams
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical problems in
• clear and simple terms

Locations:

• Core Locations: Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL
• Relocation assistance/reimbursement may be provided for those who qualify

Physical Demands:

• Employee is regularly required to write, talk and hear
• Employee is required to work with a computer and keyboard, speakers, webcam
• Requires daily online interaction with Wabtec IT Employees

Work Environment:

• The work environment is mainly digital, either from a temperature-controlled office environment, home office, or combination of the two

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $82000-82000 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, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re 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.

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