Head of Project Management

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.

As a member of the Project Management team, you will be responsible for leading complex technical and commercial projects in the passenger rail industry. You will manage cross-functional teams, develop comprehensive project master plans, and drive customer satisfaction through strategic project execution. You will be expected to take full ownership of all aspects of your projects—technical, commercial, and operational. Internally, act as the advocate for the customer; externally, serve as TransTech’s representative 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.

You will be responsible for every aspect of project success—from planning and execution to customer satisfaction and financial performance. You’ll be expected to drive accountability, resolve challenges, and inspire collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and field support.

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; escape issues to senior management when needed.

Ensure high‑quality project delivery

Bachelor’s degree required (engineering or technical discipline preferred)

Minimum 5 years of Project Management or equivalent experience

Multi‑national corporation experience, PMP Certification

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects

Commercial and business acumen with entrepreneurial mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems

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).

Lead technical and commercial project aspects

Develop and validate project master plans

Conduct risk and opportunity analyses

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; 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

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.

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.

We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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.

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