HR Project Manager

The Wabtec HR Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for management of key and strategic HR portfolio initiatives, which include cross-functional programs aimed at driving efficiencies within M&A activity with continuous improvement capabilities, the Wabtec employee experience, global end-to-end operations and technical excellence. The HR PMO team brings together the broader HR strategy, delivering transformational initiatives and driving consistent project governance, and risk mitigation.

We break down silos, maintain accountability and deploy our resources with intention.

The HR Project Manager will perform a combination of M&A and/or HR Enterprise project management responsibilities across the Wabtec global HR footprint. They will manage the project life cycle for a single HR project or a portfolio. The HR Project Manager not only possesses a certain level of technical proficiency but is also a persuasive communicator and strategic thinker capable of driving transformational change and engaging stakeholders at all levels.

This position also has a unique opportunity to participate in building and improving the Wabtec HR PMO.

• Work with multiple project methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid) and support the development, implementation and maintenance of the Wabtec HR project management methodologies and best practices to build the department’s skills and abilities.
• Define the appropriate standards of governance and ownership of project delivery life cycles that align with industry’s best practices.
• Develop tools and resources to adaptably manage a portfolio of transformational projects with predictable consistency, efficiency, and success.
• Build and maintain a PMO intake process that includes facilitating high-level discovery/requirements gathering sessions in scoping new projects. Craft compelling narratives through dynamic visualizations—including charts, graphs, and PowerPoint presentations—that effectively communicate complex data and insights, helping to secure stakeholder buy-in for transformational projects.

• Oversee projects from initial concept to final implementation and post-project evaluation. Create detailed project and implementation plans focused on engagement and buy-in, integrating cross-functional teams and aligning with overall strategic objectives to ensure successful execution across diverse environments.

• Work closely with cross functional partners to drive visibility, awareness, understanding of change impact, efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and compliance for assigned HR projects. Act as the bridge between HR process owners and other Wabtec support functions to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Maintains communication with governing bodies and key stakeholders. Clearly and promptly communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders. Manage scope, timeline, budget, stakeholder communication, and resources across cross-functional teams. Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that articulate project goals, benefits, and progress to all levels of the organization.
• Manages resource allocation and organizes tasks. Prepares and submits project budget proposals, recommending adjustments when needed. Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using the appropriate tools.
• Monitors and reports on project progress, RAID logs, analyzes results, defines project deliverables, and predicts future trends. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks, and develops contingency plans.

• Facilitate training, workshops, or change management initiatives to support project implementation.
• Anticipate risks, uncover inefficiencies, own challenges and complex issues; implement contingency plans and corrective actions using critical thinking and creative problem-solving, and drive results without compromising deadlines or client satisfaction.

M&A Project Management Responsibilities:
The HR Project Manager will participate in the due diligence and early integration phases of M&A activities for Wabtec divisions across…