Head of Programme Management

Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.
As a Program Manager you are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex rail signaling and systems integration programs across North America within the Wabtec Digital Intelligence - Signaling & Systems (S&S) P&L. You will be responsible for the commercial, technical, and contractual performance of multi-year transportation programs, including conventional signaling, CBTC, PTC, communications, SCADA, and multi-system integration.
You will operate within a matrix organization, leading cross-functional teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders (customers, primes, subcontractors, and suppliers) to deliver fully integrated rail systems in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or related field
5+ years’ experience in Project/ Program Management
5+ years managing multi-year, complex regulated projects/programs
Rail signaling systems
Program management within a matrixed organization
Program planning/management systems/tools
Capacity planning, scheduling, budget, and execution
Contract Management
Lead full program lifecycle: bid support → execution → testing & commissioning → closeout
In line with revenue, margin, and cash flow targets
Contract requirements
Customer specifications (e.g., Wabtec quality, safety, and governance standards
Communications (radio, fiber, network)
Cross-system integration planning and execution
Commercial & Contract Management
Own full contract performance, including:
Scope management
Cost, revenue, and margin performance
Change Order proposals (scope, cost, schedule, risk)
Customer negotiations and claims positioning
Actively manage:
Forecasting (sales & cash)
Risk-adjusted financial performance
Risk & Opportunity Management
Proactively identify and manage:
Technical risks (integration, performance, safety)
Commercial risks (margin erosion, cost overruns, claims)
Schedule risks (critical path, dependencies)
Stakeholder & Customer Leadership
Serve as the primary program interface to:
Customers (transit agencies, authorities)
rolling stock OEMs, EPCs)
Key subcontractors and suppliers
Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
Lead executive-level program reviews and communications
Risk reviews
Customer progress meetings
Deliver high-quality executive reporting, including:
Cost and margin performance
Risk/opportunity status
Ensure traceability and auditability of program data and decisions
Project Controls
Field operations and commissioning
Support development of program management best practices and talent
Forecast accuracy (cost, sales, cash)
Risk identification and mitigation
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
The salary rate for this role is currently $120000-150000 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. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. 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 building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

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