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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services to rail industry. Our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation. Join us : http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

We are Hiring a Project management Director (m./f.)

Location : Gennevilliers (92) or Tours (37).

Who will you be working with?

Reporting to the VP Access Business Unit, you will cooperate with all the 3 Sub-Product Lines (Doors, Platform Screen Doors, Safety products), as well as customers. You will lead project operations teams (circa 50 people based in Europe, Asia, and North America), either through direct (hierarchical) management or functional management.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Product Line leadership, you will be responsible for projects executions.

• Execute with the 3 Sub-Product Lines the QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) and Cost competitivity all along the value chain from Tender to Project. There are about 200 projects with global scope, 4 main countries, $250m sales per year. The objective is to ensure a superior Tenders and Projects execution performance delivering the contractual commitments (Quality and Delivery) and the Contract Margin (CM)% equal or above the As-Sold.
• Define and implement adequate governance, operating rhythm and monitoring KPI to ensure a robust Tender process and Project execution, executable technical and contractual risk mitigation process. 
• Face key customer for QBR (Quarterly Business Review), multi segment projects to coordinate with one customer.
• Ensure robust Projects Governance for risk and opportunities management, Variation Order and Claim strategy.
• Develop the Project management office skills within your team.

What do we want to know about you?

Please apply only if you have the followings:

- a minimum of 20 years of total experience with a focus on project/program management,

- experience in equipment (rail, automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, maritime, …),

- international exposure,

- strong experience in project delivery as project manager/director,

- strong experience in portfolio management,

- strong experience in contract margin management,

- required skills in management by influence, communication, negotiation, risk and opportunity management.

- experience in tender/bid management will be a plus,

- English fluent,

- Willing to travel (30%),

- Authorization to work in E.U..

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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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