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The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will serve as a customer-facing liaison and be responsible for overall execution of, and compliance with, the I-ETMS Maintenance Service Agreements for Customer’s positive train control (PTC) operation. The TPM will be the primary point of contact for customer’s related inquiries, trouble reports, and maintenance requests associated with PTC, and the TPM will ensure timely and satisfactory resolution of concerns covering a wide variety of support services for I-ETMS and other product lines as may be assigned. The successful candidate will proactively seek improvement opportunities with the Railroad PTC solution, engage with the customer to diagnose and analyze technical and business process issues, and provide solution recommendations. The ideal candidate will be skilled at interpreting contracts and participating in proposal and contract development, as well as accounting for finances associated with the contractual support agreement. This position will serve as the lead coordination point for various affected Wabtec teams and will provide regular performance and status reports.

Who you will work with in this role?

The TPM will work directly with customers, and Wabtec resources across the company in this role. Specifically, internal groups the TPM can expect to work include: various Product Engineering groups, Product Line Management, Sales, Contracts Management, Release Management, and others as needs warrant.

How will you make a difference in this role?

In this role, the TPM will make a difference by advocating for Wabtec with the customer while also being an ardent advocate for the customer within Wabtec. The TPM’s primary objective is to provide customer-valued service as set forth in established Service support agreements.

What will your typical day look like?

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Customer to identify top priority items and initiatives and champion these items by coordinating and facilitating analysis and issue resolution with internal cross-functional product support and field service teams
• Convey priority for troubleshooting and analysis of observation for PTC, TO, DP & RCL, communicating customer impact and importance to Wabtec PTC Support desk, Engineering, Release Management and leadership.
• Maintain, communicate, and update the status of action items for all maintenance activity or triage efforts and ensure action items are closed out to customer’s satisfaction.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Mechanical teams to identify, quantify, track and report all PTC, TO, DP & RCL related performance metrics, and prepare/present performance reports and project status to stakeholders and senior management, as required.
• Use Clarity to manage the contract budget, cost, and revenue, to ensure the resources are available to meet customer and performance requirements, and to report on the financial status of the execution of the maintenance contract on a quarterly basis.
• Participate in discussions about the future of the Services contract requiring interaction with other functions including: Sales, Commercial Operations, Contract Management, and Legal.
• Participate in the development of proposals and executive deal reviews for projects.
• Identify, Inform, promote and implement value-added, enhanced maintenance service offerings to the railroad and expand/increase value of contract.
• Manages complex processes requiring involvement of many stakeholders internally and externally.
• Communicate with TPM peers on top issues and initiatives, opportunities for improvement and other relevant information.
• Plan, prepare and /or instruct both internal and external training programs as required, to impart and perpetuate product knowledge in area of specialization.
• Manage and track customer issues & requests using SalesForce enterprise management system.

What do we want to know about you?

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years experience in technical project management and support or related field support.
• Ability to lead, drive and track progress of multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Leadership experience with the ability to influence and drive results with stakeholders.
• Ability to develop high level of credibility and strong positive relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely, tailored to audience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical/Business related field, Engineering or Sciences preferred. Non-degreed candidates with Military experience in these areas or advanced industrial experience in Project Management will be considered.

Preferred Requirements:

• Working knowledge of fundamental railroad maintenance, operations, or train dispatching.
• PTC/TO experience
• Commitment to improvement and continuous learning
• Highly motivated with a strong customer service mindset
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

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.