Project Manager

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Key missions of the position:
- The Project Manager is accountable to successfully execute the project, as a lead (or intercompany entity) on time, on
budget, in scope in accordance with Wabtec Policies, looking for profitability improvement, ensuring quality of execution
and Customer satisfaction.
- He/she reports to the Site Project Director and delivers the project with the direct support of the project team and the
Project Management Office, if applicable, as per organisation.
- The Project Manager is responsible to apply the Project Management Processes and the applicable tools for the
implementation and is accountable for the strict and efficient application thereof. He/she works within the guidelines,
policies and mission of the organization and will be responsible for his/her specific projects as assigned.

Main responsibilities:
 Review the scope of the project in collaboration with the Sales Team.
 In line with Wabtec Processes, create a Project Execution Plan (Project Charter), Master Plan and a detailed Project
plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
 Directly manage the assigned project core team and other business units across geographies, where applicable, to
ensure the project meets deliverables & achieves expected business results.
 Review the performance weekly and conduct regular team meetings.
 Ensure compliance of resources with project execution plan and escalate, as per any issues to Site Project Director.
 Review the project schedule with senior management and all other stakeholders that will be affected by the project
activities.
 Determine the objectives and measures (KPI’s) upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.
 Manage the Contract and lead Relations with the Customer (external and/or internal).
 Facilitate Project Core Team interactions and manage project Key Execution processes.
 Working closely with other stakeholders and sub project teams to ensure proper interfacing and alignment in the
overall project plan.
 Lead and contribute to Project Reviews internally and with the Customer.
 Monitor cost with the support of Project Controller to ensure the execution of the project within the approved budget
and profitability Forecast.
 Based on Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), manage the cost to complete and cost to control.
 Contribute to Cash Flow and Operating Working Capital, monitor Cash-In projections including Overdues. Report the
actual and any variances to the Project Director on a regular basis.
 Identify, manage and control Project Risk & Opportunity and Contract Margin Improvement Plan, proposing Mitigation
actions and Capture plan.
 Responsible for Claims Management and resolving of internal and external issues.
 Providing status update to the key stakeholders via regular meetings and reports
 Obtain Customer sign-off on completed deliverables and formal Customer acceptance of project completion.
 Initiating, recording, managing and resolving project issues and escalating when needed to the Project Director and
Senior Management, as requested.
 Responsible for final documentation gathering and storage/archiving in project documentation system
People Management: No
Budget Management: No

Required Candidate Profile
Education/Training: Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a tier 1 or 2 University/College. Exposure in
Business Management/Administration and/or similar will be preferred. PMP certification will be an added value.
 

Professional Experience: More than 12 years of industry experience of which minimum 7 years should be in Project Management in an engineering plus-
manufacturing environment including with teams across geographies (Europe, USA, Australia etc). Personnel with Experience of working in a rail industry will be preferred.
 

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)
Competence & Level
Leadership skills Manage Teams across geographies; high energy and influencing ability
Ability to lead problem-solving; ensure timely decision making, accountability
Lead by example, manage and resolve conflict
Effective time management Should be able to manage multiple projects at the same time
Customer focus Strong Quality mindset to ensure Customer Satisfaction
Understand Customer’s needs, their business context and become their face inside the organization
Project Management knowledge & skills Strong knowledge on planning & project management tools; ability to learn products & technologies
Financial acumen Strong knowledge on project financials (Sales, Contract Margin, Cash, Cost, Warranty...), R&O Management
Communication management Strong communication skills, stakeholder management ability

Languages
Proficiency in English is mandatory. Ability to speak other European languages is added value.

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