Senior Program Manager

Job Description Who will you be working with?

As a member of Wabtec's Mining Engineering team, you will collaborate with systems engineers, technical specialists, project teams, commercial leaders, supply chain partners, quality teams, test engineers, and customers around the globe. You will serve as the critical link between engineering, operations, and customers to ensure successful execution of mining vehicle development and upgrade programs.

How will you make a difference?

In this role, you will lead complex engineering programs that support the development and deployment of advanced electric-drive mining vehicles. The Program Manager will help deliver innovative propulsion and vehicle control solutions while ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, proactively manage risks, and contribute to the continued growth of Wabtec's mining technology portfolio.

What will your typical day look like?

Lead engineering programs ranging from new vehicle introductions to installed base upgrades and feature enhancements.

Manage cross-functional and global project teams consisting of systems engineers, component experts, supply chain partners, and manufacturing stakeholders.

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource forecasts, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.

Coordinate project milestones, design reviews, validation activities, and customer deliverables.

Serve as the primary engineering program management representative with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Monitor program execution and communicate status, achievements, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and customers.

Collaborate with commercial teams, quality organizations, and supply chain partners to ensure successful product delivery.

Support strategic business planning through cost estimates, resource planning, and program forecasting.

Travel as needed to support customer meetings, project reviews, testing, and product deployments.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
8+ years of experience in engineering, systems engineering, product development, technical project management, or program management in a complex technical environment.

Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs and drive execution across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams.

Strong project and program management skills, including planning, scheduling, resource management, budgeting, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.

Customer-focused professional with experience building relationships, leading technical discussions, and managing stakeholder expectations.

Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across global and remote teams.

Experience supporting mining vehicles, heavy mobile equipment, transportation, industrial systems, or other complex electromechanical products preferred.

Knowledge of product development, testing, validation, engineering change management, and product lifecycle processes; PMP certification or previous Program/Project Management experience is a plus.

Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, travel domestically and internationally as needed, and successfully lead programs in a fast-paced global environment.

What about the physical demands of the job?

Frequently operates a computer and other standard office equipment.

May be required to visit manufacturing facilities, test sites, customer locations, and mine operations.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Must be able to comply with applicable site-specific safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus.  More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at  assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty testing…