Product Manager

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.

Who will you be working with?

This professional will work in Brazil as Product Manager to enhance Wabtec product portfolio for Global Freight market to propel product innovation and enhance market share. This leader is responsible for secure commercial introduction of innovation and new technologies for locomotive platform in line with Wabtec´s strategy and sustainability goals. This role will work together with customer, sales and internal engineering team in order to identify clear customer CTQs, create product to address those CTQs and differentiate the product from competition in the market.

 How will you make a difference?

The manager The Product Manager shall demonstrate excellent product & project management skills, be able to interact professionally with variety of global stakeholders (Wabtec senior management, key partners and major customers) and feel very comfortable in holding presentations to leadership members, at customer, conferences and government meetings. It shall be passionate about technologies in transportation/automation/energy domains and will be responsible to track industry trends to keep our product ahead of curve.   

What do we want to know about you?

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s Degree in Engineering, Technology & Computer Science from an accredited university or college
• Solid professional experience working on industry and/or product manager (focus on product/project development, cost, and customer needs)
• Strong customer mindset and ability to understand commercial and product strategy
• Identifies and explores alternative solutions. Effectively transitions the customers' requirements into the product solution creation and the action.  
• Language: fluent English and understanding of Spanish
• Emotional Intelligence, ability to influence up and out and the ability to work independently
• Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit and exhibiting role model behavior
• Ability to drive teammates with various background and level of seniority, and geographically distributed
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities, result-focused with ability to work under strong pressure while being highly organized
• Ability to structure complex information, plan, prioritize, delegate tasks and focus on deliverables
• Willingness & readiness to travel in relation to work activities

Desired Characteristics:

• Know local RailRoad in Latam and experience in Rail business segment
• Experience on New Product development and innovation projects solutions
• Experience at working on matrix organization
• Creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent analytical abilities

Business Acumen:

• Skilled in breaking down problems and estimating efforts
• Has the ability to propose, analyze impact and recommend appropriate technology trade-offs
• Demonstrates awareness of the competitive environment and its impact on the product
• Passionate by technology and innovations, driven by technical & commercial disruptive challenges

What will your typical day look like?

• Architect next-generation locomotive platforms that redefine industry sustainability standards
• Translate complex market insights into environmentally advanced technological solutions 
• Articulate compelling narratives of technological and environmental transformation
• Work with cross-functional (sales, customer, process, engineering) teams to develop new products with differentiated value proposition
• Demonstrate ability to influence customers through credible knowledge and experience, persuasion and influencing skills
• Work closely with Product Managers, Commercial team, Supply Chain and different Wabtec business to come up with a comprehensive product development strategy

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Benefícios

Na Wabtec, pessoas estão em primeiro lugar. Por isso, cuidamos para que nossos funcionários se sintam valorizados e tenham as ferramentas necessárias para prosperar. Ao se juntar a nós, você terá acesso a uma série de benefícios pensados para promover seu bem-estar e desenvolvimento. Confira o que oferecemos para que você se sinta parte de uma empresa que apoia sua jornada profissional e pessoal:

• Assistência Médica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos) 
• Assistência Odontológica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos) 
• Participação nos lucros e resultados
• Previdência Privada
• Política de Alimentação de acordo com localidade
• Política de Estacionamento ou Vale Transporte
• Seguro de vida
• Programa de Assistência ao Empregado: orientação psicológica, jurídica, financeira e assistência social
• Headspace – aplicativo focado em saúde mental
• Cartão ou Cesta de Natal aos funcionários de acordo com localidade
• Presente de Natal para filhos de até 11 anos de idade
• Licença maternidade estendida
• Programa para Gestantes e Bebês
• Política de incentivo a idiomas
• Programas de Mentoria e acesso a plataforma de treinamento

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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

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.