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Director, Product Management

Director, Product Management

WabtecChicago, IL, US
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

Who will you be working with?

The mission of the Fleet Innovation & Transformation team is to accelerate fleet transformation by consistently providing compelling solutions and innovative technologies that improve reliability, sustainability, and performance.

How will you make a difference?

The Director Product Management will be responsible for working with commercial leaders, product managers & engineering globally to drive revenue growth and increased profitability through a comprehensive vital organ product strategy including a focus on product price, cost and configuration. This includes all applications of propulsion batteries as a vital organ used to power locomotives and ownership of the FLX product portfolio (including NYCT work locomotives, FLXDrive & FLXSwitch) as well as future opportunities such as battery hybrid locomotives. In addition, the scope of this role may include other non-battery related products or vital organs as business needs arise. In this role you will help define and support the strategic plan and execute key growth initiatives for the defined technologies. Working closely with other key stakeholders, you will also develop businesses cases showing the growth and profitability potential for Wabtec and our customers.

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications / Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in the areas of Engineering or Business
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience Product Management / General Management, Commercial, or Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years industry experience in railroad, battery or energy storage industry with the ability to grasp, explain, and use engineering concepts as applied to railroad operations.
  • Experience in dealing effectively with customers at senior and technical levels
  • Demonstrated commercial intensity and a relentless drive to win and grow the product line and revenue
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to influence across organizations
  • Strong business analysis, problem solving, and strategy development skills
  • Must be willing to travel 25%+ of the time

Desired Characteristics :

  • Master's in Business Administration or related discipline
  • Domain expertise in emerging sustainability technologies for heavy equipment, inclusive of hybrid products & batteries
  • Experience leading multi-year technology investment programs
  • Experience leading customer / industry engagements
  • Familiarity with the industrial technology and railroad industry
  • Prior director level Commercial / Product Management experience
  • What will your typical day look like?

  • Partner with the engineering teams to set overall vital organ strategies for emerging battery, hybrid, and other product technologies that may be included in the scope of this role
  • Lead and coordinate with cross functional teams to convert strategic initiatives into well-developed locomotive concepts that achieve customer and business objectives
  • Partner with the cross functional teams to perform an analysis of a total locomotive system offering for specific customer applications while also providing a cohesive vision across the locomotive product portfolio to maintain the applicability of battery technology across multiple locomotive products (existing and future)
  • Close collaboration with suppliers specializing in lithium-ion battery components and systems, managing technical and commercial communications to ensure supplier capabilities align with product performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include negotiating specifications, monitoring quality and compliance, and driving innovation through supplier partnerships. Experience with battery cell manufacturers, BMS providers, and pack assemblers is highly valued, along with a strong understanding of electrochemical performance, thermal management, and lifecycle considerations.
  • Partner with the key stakeholders to balance many different sets of priorities across the customer and / or product requirements that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints
  • Translate customer requirements into product concepts that have applicability across multiple locomotive products and regions
  • Develop and own business cases for locomotive investments and work with product managers globally to prioritize and layout an investment strategy
  • Set overall product life cycle strategies and road maps that optimize profitability while considering product life cycle value propositions
  • Be responsible for developing a common cross-product line multi-generational product plan (MGPP) working with each of the product lines to incorporate new technology that reflects customer insight and a clear segment strategy
  • Create and maintain good customer relationships work closely with them to solve their problems
  • Set margin targets and establish pricing and cost strategies
  • Coordinate and build strong working relations in a matrix organization, including engineering, supply chain, sales, finance, and service
  • Collaborate with the marketing team on best entry into the marketplace and develop a go to market strategies
  • Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $117,900.00-$168,000.00. 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!

    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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