Head of Project Management

You will work closely with a cross-functional Project Core Team that includes engineering, quality, field services, finance, procurement, and operations representatives across multiple sites and regions. This team partners with internal stakeholders such as Site Managing Directors, Function Directors, and the Group PMO, as well as external customers, contractors, and subcontractors. Together, you will ensure successful project execution in a global, multicultural railway environment.
As a member of the Brakes & Couplers Project Management group, you will be responsible for leading and driving project execution from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements. You will serve as the primary customer contact, managing relationships and expectations while coordinating internal resources.
In this role, you will lead and animate cross-functional project teams, applying structured project management processes such as risk and opportunity management, contract and claim management, and change management. You will oversee financial performance in partnership with project financial controllers, ensuring strong forecasting, margin management, and cash flow outcomes.
Additionally, you will play a key role during the bid phase, ensuring project execution strategies are clearly defined and aligned prior to project launch. You will regularly communicate project performance to leadership and ensure adherence to best practices, tools, and reporting standards.
Lead and coordinate Project Core Team activities to ensure successful project execution
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring alignment and satisfaction
Manage all aspects of project execution including scheduling, risk and opportunity management, and change management
Oversee contract compliance and manage claims as needed
Monitor and drive project financial performance in partnership with financial controllers
Provide regular project reporting to internal leadership and external stakeholders
Support bid phase activities by developing project execution plans
Oversee field implementation and commissioning activities in coordination with field services teams
Monitor fleet performance during warranty and manage retrofit activities if required
Ensure adherence to project management best practices, tools, and reporting standards (e.g., MOMs, OILs, PPRs)
Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned (REX) into future projects
Support development and training of project team members
This role may require occasional travel to project sites, customer locations, or company facilities. Activities may include standing, walking project sites, observing equipment and technical details, and participating in field inspections. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in certain environments.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
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. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Railway), or related field
5+ years of project management experience within the railway or transit industry
prior experience as a Project Engineer preferred
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site, and multicultural projects
Fluency in English required; Korean language skills strongly preferred
Experience working with Korean customers and understanding of Korean business culture
Strong background in financial management including budgeting, forecasting, EAC/FAC (future ETC), FCF, and margin control
Proven ability to manage customer relationships, contractors, and subcontractors
Strong understanding of engineering, technical, and quality processes
Experience in quality control and assurance practices
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 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.
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