Lead Project Manager

4 weeks ago


Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Wabtec Full time

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:.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

Our team based in Burton Upon Trent supports our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and, overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: Lead Project Manager

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Burton Upon Trent, DE13 8EN (On-site)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

Manage the successful delivery of projects for Wabtec Rail Limited, safely, on time, and budget. Control and monitor the delivery of the project working closely with the Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Safety departments to ensure key objectives are met and stakeholders' needs are met.

What will your typical day look like?

To manage the delivery of Projects in line with project plans and that they are delivered in line with specifications set by the customer. Produce internal reports to the Executive Team on the status of the project e.g., cost to complete, cash flow, and project performance reports. Manage project risks and opportunities to ensure a successful outcome for the project. Promote “Safety of the Railway” and actively develop the Safety Culture within Wabtec. Comply with company quality assurance processes (QAPs) and ensure compliance is achieved by the project. Ensure project milestones are achieved in support of planned implementation. Monitor costs and implement measures to control spending against the agreed tenders. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors. Ensure resource availability and allocation. Manage the relationship with key stakeholders and be the primary point of contact for our customers.

What do we want to know about you?

Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment Developed communication and relationship management skills. Demonstrable project management experience Ideally, you will hold a recognised Project Management qualification or equivalent industrial experience. Proven ability to develop, lead and implement projects with high business impact. Proven financial, quantitative, and data analysis skills. Budget management experience. An analytical and inquisitive mind

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

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Legal authorisation to work in the UK 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 formalised agreement with Wabtec 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.

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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