Overview
Wabtec's Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.
Role Summary
As a Sr. Program Manager you are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex rail signaling and systems integration programs across North America within the Wabtec Digital Intelligence – Signaling & Systems (S&S) P&L. You will be responsible for the commercial, technical, and contractual performance of multi-year transportation programs, including conventional signaling, CBTC, PTC, communications, SCADA, and multi-system integration.
You will operate within a matrix organization, leading cross-functional teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders (customers, primes, subcontractors, and suppliers) to deliver fully integrated rail systems in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Program Delivery & Execution
- •Lead full program lifecycle: bid support through execution, testing & commissioning, and closeout
- •Deliver programs on schedule, within budget, and in line with revenue, margin, and cash flow targets
- •Ensure compliance with contract requirements, customer specifications (e.g., transit agencies, FRA/FTA processes), and Wabtec quality, safety, and governance standards
Systems Integration Leadership
- •Lead delivery of integrated signaling and multi-system architectures including CBTC / ATC / PTC, wayside and onboard systems, communications (radio, fiber, network), SCADA / OCC / dispatch systems, and traction power and OCS interfaces
- •Ensure interface definition and control (ICDs)
- •Drive cross-system integration planning and execution
- •Coordinate across engineering disciplines and external partners
Commercial & Contract Management
- •Own full contract performance including scope management, Change Orders (identification, pricing, negotiation), and cost, revenue, and margin performance
- •Lead or oversee Change Order proposals (scope, cost, schedule, risk) and customer negotiations and claims positioning
- •Actively manage earned value / cost vs budget, forecasting (sales & cash), and risk-adjusted financial performance
Risk & Opportunity Management
- •Proactively identify and manage technical risks (integration, performance, safety), commercial risks (margin erosion, cost overruns, claims), and schedule risks (critical path, dependencies)
- •Develop and execute mitigation and recovery plans
- •Escalate issues with clear recommendations and action plans
Stakeholder & Customer Leadership
- •Serve as the primary program interface to customers (transit agencies, authorities), consortium/primes (e.g., rolling stock OEMs, EPCs), and key subcontractors and suppliers
- •Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
- •Lead executive-level program reviews and communications
Governance, Reporting & Reviews
- •Lead internal and external reviews including monthly/quarterly program reviews, risk reviews, and customer progress meetings
- •Deliver high-quality executive reporting covering schedule status, cost and margin performance, risk/opportunity status, and key decisions and escalations
- •Ensure traceability and auditability of program data and decisions
Team Leadership
- •Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, project controls, procurement, finance, and field operations and commissioning
- •Align internal and external resources to achieve program objectives
- •Support development of program management best practices and talent
Continuous Improvement
- •Drive improvements in execution processes, forecast accuracy (cost, sales, cash), and risk identification and mitigation
- •Capture lessons learned and apply them across programs
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $104,800 – $149,300. Actual salary may be influenced by training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits include health, welfare, and retirement. Annual bonus may be offered if eligible. Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.