Operation and Technology Leader

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at:
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Wabtec is hiring an Operations & Technology (O&T) Leader to coordinate a team effort to identify and execute maintenance cost reduction projects for the Global Services Organization (GSO) considering all areas of opportunities related to locomotives components maintenance which includes, but not limited to providing technical expertise, leadership and guidance.
In this role, the professional will influence cross-functional teams, lead innovative loco maintenance cost projects, and be accountable for the short and long-term results of a multi-million-dollar project portfolio.
- Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the team in the development of projects through the scoping, active, and cut-in phases to successful project implementation;
- Support a cross-functional team from Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Risk, and external suppliers to meet all project execution milestones (Such as; tollgates, Durability Analysis, Reliability Risk Assessment, PPAP, design reviews, and part creation) ahead of schedule;
- Support the Finance Team in the Material cost tracking and analysis of Long-Term Contracts
- Drive internal execution of detailed project plans to meet large project targets and maintain and continuously improve the tools and data available for the team, like Field Reports (RC), Inspection Data, Maintenance schedule updated in the Doors system, etc;
- Facilitate communication within the team, as needed, to achieve milestones and professionally manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders;
- Identify risks to project execution, schedule, or valuation and facilitate the mitigation of those risks with the appropriate team;
- Continually develop a network of resources in support of project execution including goals deployment and tracking;
- Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy our profitability requirements;
- Manage the projects budget (investment and expenses) and timeline, to ensure the resources are available to complete the projects within budget and on time in order to meet customer obligations;
- Professionally represent Wabtec during all customer and supplier interactions;
- Foster an environment that promotes team members development;
- Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
- Proven experience in an Engineering or Project Management role;
- Strong understanding of supply chain and shop operations
- Willingness to travel 20% of the time, both domestic and internationally;
- Fluency in English Language.
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.

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