Senior Product Line Manager

As a Product Manager for the Positive Train Control (PTC) product line, you will contribute to the strategy, development, and early-stage commercialization of innovative solutions. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to deployment, working closely with engineering, business development, sales, marketing and customer teams to drive adoption and scale. This role requires a strong blend of technical fluency, market insight, financial acumen and execution capability.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 7 years’ proven experience in product management
• Proven track record of launching and scaling complex software-based products
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and technical storytelling
• Deep understanding of rail transportation systems, integrated product/systems development, automation
• Experience with rail customer engagement, software/systems engineering, government agencies, safety engineering
• Familiarity with financial modeling, business case development, and go-to-market planning
• Ability to travel to domestic and international locations, up to 25%
• Define and evolve product vision and roadmap for innovative technologies
• Prioritize features and capabilities based on customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact
• Lead customer discovery sessions, market research, competitive analysis, and feedback loops
• Develop and deliver compelling product narratives and technical positioning
• Build and manage relationships with strategic customers, partners, and industry influencers
• Drive Commercial Readiness Level (CRL) and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) advancement
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and legal teams for go-to-market strategies
• Serve as product lead across engineering, operations, and commercial teams
• Facilitate agile planning, sprint reviews, and product demos
• Lead proposal development and contract negotiations for pilot and commercial engagements
• Manage product development lifecycle from concept to launch
• Responsible for meeting orders, sales, and margin numbers for the product line

Good to Have

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in transportation, automation, logistics, or industrial technology
• Application of Artificial Intelligence understanding

Perks & Benefits

• Health benefits
• Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Annual bonus (if eligible)

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec’s Train Performance and Automation (TP&A) team is dedicated to de-risking and accelerating the commercialization of transformative technologies in the rail and transportation industry. The team plays a critical role in bringing next-generation products to market, including autonomous rail systems, intelligent controls, and AI-driven platforms. You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions that support freight and passenger rail systems.

How will you make a difference?

As a Product Manager for the Positive Train Control (PTC) product line, you will contribute to the strategy, development, and early-stage commercialization of innovative solutions from the TP&A team. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to deployment, working closely with engineering, business development, sales, marketing and customer teams to drive adoption and scale. This role requires a strong blend of technical fluency, market insight, financial acumen and execution capability.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years’ proven experience in product management, preferably in transportation, automation, logistics, or industrial technology.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling complex software-based products.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and technical storytelling.
• Deep understanding of rail transportation systems, integrated product/systems development, automation and application of Artificial Intelligence(preferred).
• Experience with rail customer engagement, software/systems engineering, government agencies, safety engineering,
• Familiarity with financial modeling, business case development, and go-to-market planning.
• Required to travel to domestic and international locations, up to 25%.

What will your typical day look like?

• Define and evolve the product vision and roadmap for innovative technologies in alignment with business goals.
• Prioritize features and capabilities based on customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact, translating into product requirements for engineering teams.
• Lead customer discovery sessions, market research, competitive analysis, and feedback loops to validate strategic direction and product-market fit.
• Develop and deliver compelling product narratives and technical positioning for diverse stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with strategic customers, partners, and industry influencers.
• Drive Commercial Readiness Level (CRL) and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) advancement through field trials, performance validation, and readiness assessments.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and legal teams to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and commercial contracts.
• Serve as the product lead across engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Facilitate agile planning, sprint reviews, and product demos to drive transparency and momentum.
• Lead proposal development and contract negotiations for pilot and commercial engagements and obtain customer acceptance of the value proposition.
• Manage product development lifecycle from concept to launch, then monitor key product performance indicators post-launch; iterate as needed.
• Responsible for meeting orders, sales, and margin numbers for the product line.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $102,500.00-$146,000.00. 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.