IT Project Manager

Job Description

The Role

This role is not focused on infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity or end-user support.

Instead, you will partner with business stakeholders across Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Quality, Engineering and other functions to understand their needs, translate them into IT initiatives and ensure alignment with Wabtec's global application strategy.

You will play a key role in identifying whether a business need can be addressed through existing global solutions or requires the initiation of a new IT project. When necessary, you will lead pre-project assessments, evaluate feasibility, build business cases and coordinate project execution.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of business and digital transformation topics within a global industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Demand Management

• Act as the primary IT contact for business stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Understand operational challenges and identify opportunities where technology can create value.
• Challenge and refine business requests to ensure clear objectives and expected outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into structured IT initiatives.

Solution Assessment & IT Roadmap Alignment

• Review incoming requests against existing global Wabtec applications, platforms and ongoing programs.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing solutions rather than creating local developments.
• Coordinate the handover of requests to global IT teams when a suitable solution already exists.

Pre-Project Analysis & Feasibility Studies

• Lead discovery workshops with stakeholders.
• Conduct preliminary assessments

Project Management

• Manage the Project in line with our IT PMO structure and process
• Highlight issues and call for action in case of unresolved strategic topics that put projects on hold.

Preferred Background

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in IT Project Management, Business Applications, Business Analysis or IT Business Relationship Management.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial or operations-driven environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience translating business requirements into digital or software-based solutions.
• Experience working with ERP, MES, Supply Chain, HR, Finance or other business applications.
• Experience managing feasibility studies, business cases and application deployment projects.

Qualifications

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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