Senior Director, Product Management – Integrated On-board Cab Electronics Architecture

Overview

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 role will lead and execute the locomotive on-board cab electronics architecture strategy by defining the integration and optimization roadmap for electronics hardware and software. The objective is to simplify the architecture, improve the customer experience, and to drive profitable growth, reporting to the Vice President of Product Management & Technology (for the Vital Organs Platform).

The role will work cross-functionally with the Digital Intelligence, Equipment, and Service businesses, locomotive platform leaders, vital organ product managers, as well as across functions including engineering, sales, supply chain, quality, etc. to deliver compelling product solutions and innovative technologies that improve reliability, sustainability, performance, total life-cycle cost and automation vitality.

How will you make a difference?

This role is responsible for overall architecture and roadmap for electronic products and solutions in the locomotive cab across the Wabtec portfolio, resulting in a One Wabtec strategy that optimizes the electronic architecture. This includes an investment and growth strategy for locomotive electronics product solutions, developing new business models and service frameworks, as well as supporting an inorganic growth strategy. This individual will be skilled in cross-functional leadership and be responsible for providing guidance to the organization and customers regarding the locomotive electronics product portfolio and multi-year investments.

This role spans many activities from strategic to tactical and provides cross-functional leadership with the ability to influence key stakeholders. Additionally, this person will be a champion for Product Management and will support the broader organization in integrating and proliferating a strong product management culture across the organizations.

This role will play an integral part in the future of the T4 product for the Freight Equipment team as well as the future of modernizations for the Freight Services team. It will also be a key bridge between the Locomotive and the Digital Intelligence teams to improve the integration of Digital products into the locomotive.

What do we want to know about you?

You must have :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in the areas of Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Product Management / General Management, Commercial, or Engineering
• 5 years industry experience in railroad, Controls or electronics industry with the ability to grasp, explain, and use engineering concepts as applied to railroad operations
• Experience in dealing effectively with customers at senior and technical levels
• Demonstrated commercial intensity and a relentless drive to win and grow the product line and revenue
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation / communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to influence across organizations
• Strong business analysis, problem solving, and strategy development skills
• Must be willing to travel 25%+ of the time

You know what would help :

What will your typical day look like?

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $161,300.00-$229,800.00.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as : training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus and equity offerings, if eligible.

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.

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