Job Description
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 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!
Role Summary/Purpose - The MCA Engineering Program Manager for Controls and Software will have complete responsibility for programs requiring delivery of locomotive control software to Wabtec’s many global customers of Freight locomotives running MCA control system. This role shall govern the entire software development lifecycle for a given program after receipt of order to software delivery. This role will be responsible for scope control, schedule, and cost internally to the MCA organization. This role will interface to internal and external customers to represent the MCA organization for a given program. These interfaces include systems engineering, production, field services, and occasionally customers. This role should have experience in systems engineering, controls systems, embedded software development, and/or software testing.
The responsibilities will include work that is less defined in scope, applying concepts to issues of high/moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning, thereby effecting both short-term and long-term business goals. Projects may include scope in requisitions, obsolescence, new product development, and reliability.
Essential Responsibilities –
Receive hand-off from locomotive commercial team for scope required to be delivered by the MCA organization
Collect and understand software requirements presented at Tollgate and evaluate budget in ESR
Create detailed software project schedule utilizing Microsoft Project to identify dependencies and critical path
Complete tradeoff comparisons considering scope, cost, and schedule to select optimal program plans for the software releases
Consolidation of product and program requirements with multiple stakeholders from P&Ls
Work with the Engineering Operations team and program budget owner to ensure approved budget is loaded and track the overall performance of the engineering team to adhere to the budget
Work with a matrixed organization including design engineers, software developers, and validation engineers to ensure the software development lifecycle is followed in accordance with the Tollgate process
Create Software Release Plans and ensure proper software features are mapped to the plan
Work with engineers and PEs to ensure Design Reviews and Action Items required for program completion are addressed
Drive completion of Subsystem Design Specifications and Validation plans, as needed for the software program schedule.
Work with MCA organization for sprint planning for new program features and release branch creation
Communicate project status, schedules, upcoming deliverables, risks, issues, and technical solutions between various stakeholders. Method of communications to include, but not limiting to, design reviews, operational reviews, and core team meetings.
Facilitate meetings for conflict resolution and priority calls to ensure the progress of the software requirements
Mentor and guide engineers on program team as it relates to program deliverables
Work with Quality, eServices, and Field Services to ensure on-time deployment of software.
Qualifications/Requirements –
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 10 years of experience in an Engineering position, preferably in control systems
5 years of experience partnering with business teams and influencing stakeholders in a matrixed organization
Good understanding of the entire Product Lifecycle
Desired Characteristics –
Minimum of 4 years in program, project, operations, technical leadership, or subsection management
Understanding of both waterfall and agile software development lifecycles
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
Understanding of Configuration Management as applicable to the locomotive installed base
Demonstrated leadership in influencing a cross-functional teams
Ability to formulate strategies with Senior Management and demonstrate experience in implementing these strategies
Proven track record of delivering results with a cross-functional team and leading teams in a dynamic business environment
Change agent capable of influencing all organizational levels, internally and externally to the core team
Embrace culture of Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Centricity, Safety, Compliance, and Quality
Drive & facilitate process improvements
Customer facing and service experience with a passion for customer delivery
Strong project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Effective team player and facilitator
Effective team building and problem-solving abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities
Passion for process and delivering quality product on-time
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.
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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