Senior Program Manager

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 mywabtecbenefits.com.     Relocation 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 (as applicable).       Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 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 annual bonus, if eligible. #LI-PROMOTEDJOBS What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First? At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.   Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.