Project Management Specialist

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.

This position is for a hybrid work model, in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais.

Who will you work with?

You will work in Wabtec's Digital Intelligence Project Management team with highly capable, motivated people who lead the digital revolution in the global railway market.

How will you make a difference?

As a Project Specialist in the Project Management – Digital Intelligence team, you will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered within the agreed scope, cost, and deadline, monitoring project indicators, applying the most coherent and appropriate project management methodology for the project context and the company's moment, receiving, evaluating, and executing change requests, among others.

In addition, it is the Project Specialist's responsibility to manage communication and coordination interfaces with the client during project execution.

Detailed study of the project scope, focusing on Work Packages (deliverables) and activities required for its execution under your responsibility:

• Perform the planning of the project areas under your responsibility by elaborating its detailed schedule developed from the definition, duration, and sequencing of its activities. Similarly, ensure that project milestones, including those identified as standard (revenue recognition / collections / payment) are duly incorporated into the schedule;
• Monitor and control the progress of your areas of responsibility within the project in all its phases: Engineering, Supply, Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning, Assisted Operation, and finalization, aiming to monitor physical progress and the fulfillment of project activities, as well as receipt and billing events as planned;
• Prepare physical progress curves and Progress Reports for clients and also internal reports, according to defined guidelines and frequency.

What do we want to know about you?

• Higher education in Engineering/Business Administration, Economics;
• Experience in Project Management;
• Experience in Software Development Projects;
• Focus on sustainable results delivery, supported by mature processes and people development;
• High communication and persuasion skills;
• Client relationship management skills;
• Ability to work in dynamic and challenging environments where quality and delivery time are of fundamental importance for customer satisfaction;
• Fluent English;
• Knowledge of project management software (MsProject, Primavera, etc);
• Advanced knowledge of PMI and/or IPMA project management methodologies;
• Availability for frequent travel;
• Knowledge of agile methodologies;
• PMP or IPMA certification (desirable).

How will your day-to-day be?

• Complete project management with cost, revenue, and profitability monitoring.
• Coordination of client interface and communication.
• Control and monitoring of schedules and dependencies (internal and with client).
• Definition and execution of implementation strategies with segment leaders.
• Contract Management.
• Scope Management with Segment Leaders (Requirements and Documentation).

Benefits:

At Wabtec, people come first. That's why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the necessary tools to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a series of benefits designed to promote your well-being and development. Check out what we offer so you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:

• Medical assistance extendable to dependents (spouse and children)
• Dental assistance extendable to dependents (spouse and children)
• Profit sharing
• Private pension
• Food policy according to location
• Parking policy or transport voucher
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social assistance
• Headspace – mental health focused app
• Christmas card or basket for employees according to location
• Christmas gift for children up to 11 years old
• Extended maternity leave
• Program for Pregnant Women and Babies
• Language incentive policy
• Mentoring programs and access to training platform

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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.

About Us

Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life?

At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours!

Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network.

Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow?