Senior Product Line Manager

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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.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Product Management
• Industries Rail Transportation

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