Project Manager

Wabtec

  • Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
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?As part of the Project Management team, you will have the opportunity to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent where we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.Role: Project ManagerSalary: £CompetitiveLocation: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00pm and Friday 07:30am to 12:30pm, 37 hours per weekContract type: Permanent, Full-TimeHow will you make a difference?As a Project Manager, reporting to the Head of Projects, you will be responsible for managing project progress and adapting work as required, ensuring project milestones are achieved.What will your typical day look like?
  • To manage the delivery of projects in line with plans and that they are delivered in line with specifications set by the customer.
  • Manage the relationship with key stakeholders and be the primary point of contact for our customers.
  • Ensure project milestones are achieved in support of planned implementation.
  • Monitor costs and implement measures to control spending against the agreed tenders.
  • Liaising with clients and other project stakeholders.
  • Manage and maintain budgets.
  • Lead and coordinate a team to deliver the project execution.
  • Produce internal reports to the Executive Team on the status of the project.
What do we want to know about you?
  • Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Ideally, you will hold a recognised Project Management qualification or equivalent industrial experience (PRINCE 2 or APM).
  • Ability to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-function teams.
  • Proven ability to develop, lead, and implement projects with high business impact.
  • Excellent communication skills and matrix leadership experience.
  • Financial and data analysis skills.
Apply today!Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.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!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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