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Senior Product Line Manager

Senior Product Line Manager

Iowa StaffingCedar Rapids, IA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Product Manager For Positive Train Control (PTC) Product Line

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.

Wabtec's Train Performance and Automation (TP&A) team is dedicated to de-risking and accelerating the commercialization of transformative technologies in the rail and transportation industry. The team plays a critical role in bringing next-generation products to market, including autonomous rail systems, intelligent controls, and AI-driven platforms. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions that support freight and passenger rail systems.

As a Product Manager for the Positive Train Control (PTC) product line, you will contribute to the strategy, development, and early-stage commercialization of innovative solutions from the TP&A team. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to deployment, working closely with engineering, business development, sales, marketing, and customer teams to drive adoption and scale. This role requires a strong blend of technical fluency, market insight, financial acumen, and execution capability.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years' proven experience in product management, preferably in transportation, automation, logistics, or industrial technology.
  • Proven track record of launching and scaling complex software-based products.
  • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and technical storytelling.
  • Deep understanding of rail transportation systems, integrated product / systems development, automation, and application of Artificial Intelligence (preferred).
  • Experience with rail customer engagement, software / systems engineering, government agencies, safety engineering.
  • Familiarity with financial modeling, business case development, and go-to-market planning.
  • Required to travel to domestic and international locations, up to 25%.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Define and evolve the product vision and roadmap for innovative technologies in alignment with business goals.
  • Prioritize features and capabilities based on customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact, translating into product requirements for engineering teams.
  • Lead customer discovery sessions, market research, competitive analysis, and feedback loops to validate strategic direction and product-market fit.
  • Develop and deliver compelling product narratives and technical positioning for diverse stakeholders.
  • Build and manage relationships with strategic customers, partners, and industry influencers.
  • Drive Commercial Readiness Level (CRL) and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) advancement through field trials, performance validation, and readiness assessments.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and legal teams to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and commercial contracts.
  • Serve as the product lead across engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution.
  • Facilitate agile planning, sprint reviews, and product demos to drive transparency and momentum.
  • Lead proposal development and contract negotiations for pilot and commercial engagements and obtain customer acceptance of the value proposition.
  • Manage product development lifecycle from concept to launch, then monitor key product performance indicators post-launch; iterate as needed.
  • Responsible for meeting orders, sales, and margin numbers for the product line.
  • Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $102,500.00-$146,000.00. 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.

    Wabtec is a lifelong learner 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.

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