Director, Product Management

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.

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Director of Product Management to help grow our Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) braking market. This role will oversee all of our ECP product portfolio for both our locomotive and rail car/wagon product offerings on a global scale.

Take a closer look at our ECP Technology here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnPbiWD7eZU&t=14s 

What do we want to know about you?

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience leading, managing, and growing electronic hardware system solutions or similar technologies

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in client-facing product management, technology, professional services, or sales role (e.g., on-premise, managed services, SaaS, etc.)

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of your time both inside and outside to support customer discovery and product sessions

•  Ability to sell new technology and identify new opportunities based on product and industry trends and set commercialization strategies for tiered product and services offerings

•  Familiarity with product delivery, development, and deployment process flows and activities, with a demonstrated capacity for product conceptualization

•  Experience driving portfolio and investment decisions to balance customer needs, install base requirements, and long-term enterprise differentiation

•  Ability to progress concepts beyond current offerings and consider business model innovation

•  Capable of capturing the voice of the customer through established business rhythms and customer advisory boards

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail

• Desired experience in the following areas include: ECP technology, pneumatic braking systems and/or in the rail or transportation industry

What will your typical day look like?

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Developing a multi-year vision and roadmap to establish our ECP solutions as market leaders.

•  Proactively engaging with customers to uncover unmet needs and help guide our product development as market requirements continue to evolve.

•  Pioneering go-to-market strategies tailored for launching disruptive new offerings.

•  Managing budgets and resources flexibly to allow for agile experimentation and rapid iteration as market feedback is obtained.

• Managing forecast, running SIOP (Sales inventory and operations planning) and hosting cross-functional meetings supporting growth

•  Fostering an entrepreneurial culture that encourages calculated risk-taking, creativity, and nimble decision-making.

• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
 

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

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, 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.