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Who will you be working with?

The Senior Project Leader – Controls Frequency Productivity will lead efforts to identify, execute, and track productivity initiatives on Controls and Electronic components for Global Services Organization (GSO).

How will you make a difference?

In this role you will influence cross-functional teams, lead innovative loco maintenance cost out projects, and be accountable for the short and long-term results of a multimillion-dollar project portfolio.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

• 5+ years of experience in Field Services, Operations, Technology, Project Management or Service Contract Management

• Prior experience on Controls / Mechanical components as it applies to locomotive product line.

• Test knowledge and data analysis background

• Familiar with tollgate or similar business approval processes

Eligibility Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel 10% of the time, both domestic and internationally

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge / understanding of the locomotive control system (SW and HW)

• Understanding of test processes, data analysis and root cause identification

• Understanding of supply chain, shop operations and material processes

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team

• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and work across the matrix organization and project manage issues to resolution

• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong business, technical, and financial acumen

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Strong conflict resolution skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Knowledge of Transportation and Global Service processes

What will your typical day look like?

• Identify productivity initiatives on mechanical and controls components based on technical expertise of locomotive systems, SW, HW, and their operations

• Oversee Control’s project through the scoping, active, and cut-in phases to successful project implementation

• Support a cross-functional team from Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Risk, and external suppliers to meet all project milestones (Such as tollgates, design reviews, and PPAP) ahead of schedule

• Maintain a Multi-Generational Product Plan for controls components in partnership with product management, engineering, and services teams

• Drive internal execution of detailed project plans to meet large project targets

• Lead synergy initiatives across broader business portfolio to optimize cost

• Facilitate communication within the team, as needed, to achieve milestones and effectively manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders

• Identify risks to project execution, schedule, or valuation and facilitate the mitigation of those risks with the appropriate team

• Continually develop a network of resources in support of project execution

• Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy our profitability requirements

• Manage the project budget and timeline, to ensure the resources are available to complete the project within budget and on time to meet customer obligations

• Professionally represent Wabtec during all customer and supplier interactions

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$67,400.00-$96,000.00

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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.