Head of Programme Management

Who will you be working with?
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.

How will you make a difference?
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.

What do we want to know about you?
You must have:

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

We would love it if you had:

Rail signaling systems

Program management within a matrixed organization

Program planning/management systems/tools

Capacity planning, scheduling, budget, and execution

Contract Management

Cost control and forecasting

Working with transit agencies / public sector clients

Multi‑partner or consortium environments

What will your typical day look like?
Your key responsibilities will be:

Program Delivery & Execution

Lead full program lifecycle: bid support → execution → testing & commissioning → closeout

Deliver programs:

On schedule

Within budget

In line with revenue, margin, and cash flow targets

Ensure compliance with:

Contract requirements

Customer specifications (e.g., transit agencies, FRA/FTA processes)

Wabtec quality, safety, and governance standards

Systems Integration Leadership (Critical)

Lead delivery of integrated signaling and multi‑system architectures, including:

CBTC / ATC / PTC

Wayside and onboard systems

Communications (radio, fiber, network)

SCADA / OCC / dispatch systems

Traction power and OCS interfaces

Ensure:

Interface definition and control (ICDs)

Cross‑system integration planning and execution

Coordination across engineering disciplines and external partners

Commercial & Contract Management

Own full contract performance, including:

Scope management

Change Orders (identification, pricing, negotiation)

Cost, revenue, and margin performance

Lead or oversee:

Change Order proposals (scope, cost, schedule, risk)

Customer negotiations and claims positioning

Actively manage:

Earned value / cost vs budget

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)

Develop and execute mitigation and recovery plans

Escalate issues with clear recommendations and action plans

Stakeholder & Customer Leadership

Serve as the primary program interface to:

Customers (transit agencies, authorities)

Consortium/primes (e.g., rolling stock OEMs, EPCs)

Key subcontractors and suppliers

Build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships

Lead executive‑level program reviews and communications

Governance, Reporting & Reviews

Lead internal and external reviews:

Monthly/quarterly program reviews

Risk reviews

Customer progress meetings

Deliver high‑quality executive reporting, including:

Schedule status

Cost and margin performance

Risk/opportunity status

Key decisions and escalations

Ensure traceability and auditability of program data and decisions

Team Leadership (Matrix Organization)

Lead cross‑functional teams across:

Engineering

Project Controls

Procurement

Finance

Field operations and commissioning

Align internal and external resources to achieve program objectives

Support development of program management best practices and talent

Continuous Improvement

Drive improvements in:

Execution processes

Forecast accuracy (cost, sales, cash)

Risk identification and mitigation

Capture lessons learned and applied across programs

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. 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. 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.

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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