Director, Product Management

Pay range : $117,900.00 / yr – $168,000.00 / yr

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for freight and transit rail. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations and put people first.

Who will you be working with?

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

How will you make a difference?

The Director – Product Management will work with commercial leaders, product managers & engineering globally to drive revenue growth and profitability through a comprehensive product strategy, focusing on price, cost, and configuration across the FLX product portfolio and future battery hybrid locomotives. The role includes defining and supporting the strategic plan, executing growth initiatives, and developing business cases that demonstrate the financial potential for Wabtec and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to set overall vital organ strategies for emerging battery, hybrid, and other product technologies.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams to convert strategic initiatives into well‑developed locomotive concepts that meet customer and business objectives.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to perform an analysis of a total locomotive system offering for specific customer applications while providing a cohesive vision across the product portfolio.
• Collaborate with suppliers of lithium‑ion battery components to manage technical and commercial communications, negotiate specifications, monitor quality and compliance, and drive innovation.
• Balance multiple priorities across stakeholders, acknowledging technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Translate customer requirements into product concepts with applicability across multiple locomotive products and regions.
• Develop and own business cases for locomotive investments; 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 value propositions.
• Create a common cross‑product line multi‑generational product plan working with each product line.
• Maintain good customer relationships and collaborate with marketing on go‑to‑market strategies.

Qualifications

Preferred

Benefits

Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefits may include annual bonuses, if eligible.

About the Company

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions. The company employs approximately 27 000 employees worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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