Project Manager - NPD

Who will you be working with?

You will be joining our innovative Wabtec Bus Solutions division, a team dedicated to developing, selling, and servicing leading systems for the Transit Bus & Rail industries including eBus charging systems, innovative passenger door systems, access ramps, and wheelchair lifts. Our group combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of product requirements to deliver industry-leading solutions, lasting value to our customers, and cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of public transit.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Wabtec Bus Solutions division, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex, multi-year new product development projects and large customized customer design projects from “cradle to grave.” You will oversee cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while also serving as the central point of coordination and communication for all project stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Engineering with a dotted line to the Vice President Sales – North America , you will contribute significantly to the team's success in driving innovation in the transportation industry.

What do we want to know about you?

You may be a good fit if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET accredited)

Master's degree, PMP, or equivalent project management certification is a plus

8+ years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, & manufacturing

Proven track record of delivering projects on time, in budget, meeting quality targets

Well versed in effective use of PM tools including Scopes, Work Breakdown Structures, Timelines, Budgets, Risk Matrices, Organization Charts/RACI’s, Presentations

Strong detailed planning, tracking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Effective leadership with the ability to motivate and coordinate cross-functional groups

The ability to present to outside customers and all levels of the organization

Strong working knowledge of NPD Stage Gate and related tools/standards

Proficient in Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint

The following Competencies: Customer Orientation: Identifies internal/external customer needs, makes suitable proposals, monitors customer satisfaction, and provides clear communication.

Group Leadership : Demonstrates proactive guidance, fosters inclusive decision-making, encourages collective responsibility, and promotes team communication.

Planning and Organizing : Plans work effectively, sets priorities, communicates plans, and prepares for potential issues.

Delegation : Delegates tasks appropriately, provides decision-making authority, and allows freedom in task execution.

Management Control : Monitors project progress, reports on it, and anticipates disruptions.

Results Orientation : Sets ambitious goals independently, delivers results better or sooner than expected, and makes proposals for more efficient or effective methods.

Initiative : Acts independently, is proactive in producing proposals and ideas, and takes on tasks without being asked.

Oral Communication : Delivers clear and logical messages, demonstrates effective questioning and answering skills, and aligns verbal and non-verbal communication.

Written Communication : Writes concise, reader-focused communications using examples, metaphors, and illustrations to clarify.

Adaptability : Adjusts activities and behavior independently when changes are necessary, responds effectively to unexpected issues, and adapts plans as needed.

Judgement : Ensures in-depth understanding of situations, separates relevant information, evaluates solutions, and makes fact-based decisions.

Integrity : Takes personal responsibility, is honest about opportunities and risks, keeps promises, and informs others frankly about issues.

What will your typical day look like?

Manage projects from clean sheet through implementation and after care

Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, finance, and other supporting departments, potentially international

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies

Facilitate regular project status meetings to monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners

Develop & manage project budgets to ensure projects remain on target

Identify and escalate project risks and roadblocks, proposing solutions to keep on track

Maintain change management processes to address scope changes and new requirements

Identify lessons learned and best practices to continuously improve project delivery

Execute and assist in improvement of APQP and R&D/NPD process

Help guide via expertise in the engineering and manufacturing arena’s

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