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Wabtec Corporation R&D Project Manager in Wroclaw, Poland
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
We are currently looking for our future R&D Project Manager who will be based in Wabtec, Katy Wroclawskie or Schüttorf.
Who will you be working with?
You will be reporting to the Technology Director.
How will you make a difference?
As a R&D Project Manager you will manage the internal and EU funded R&D projects, ensuring Customer satisfaction, interfacing external and internal Stakeholders and reporting the status of the project to the Sponsor.
You will also be responsible for implementing and managing effective controls throughout the project lifecycle.
What do we want to know from you?
You have an Engineering/Business Degree and/or similar experience and minimum 5-8 years of Project Management Experience in a manufacturing environment.
You have a good command of the English language (being able to speak German and polish is appreciated).
You have excellent communication skills to create a stable working environment for the core project team and other stakeholders.
You can lead problem-solving across projects and make timely decisions based on facts, circumstances, and needs.
You have already worked in an international environmental during your career.
What will your typical day look like?
Collaborate with the Sales Team to review project scopes and develop detailed project plans that outline and sequence the necessary activities for successful project completion.
Monitor and report project progress to all stakeholders, emphasizing any actual or potential variations in cost, time, or quality.
Deploy, maintain, and align the Quality Management Process for project activities, including Project Gate reviews.
Adhere to the objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) that will be used to evaluate the project's success upon completion (QCDP).
Identify and monitor project risks, threats, and opportunities, as well as the Contract Margin Improvement Plan; implement Mitigation/Capture Plans to address these and other project-related issues.
Establish and implement a Change Management process and update configurations (as Bid, as Sold, as Produced, as Maintained).
Lead the project closure process, capturing lessons learned to prevent recurring issues in future projects.
Assist and support the finance department to ensure the company's credit control policy is applied to assigned projects, highlighting any issues that may affect accounts receivable payments.
Please send your CV in English.
Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.
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.