Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
We are currently seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Director of Product Management to help pioneer our entry into the emerging railcar telematics market. This role will oversee the development of our telematics product portfolio from the ground up.
As the telematics industry within rail is still in its early stages, this position requires someone with a proven track record of successfully building new product categories and driving growth within immature or emerging markets. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our telematics business and helping define this new market space.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Minimum of 10+ years of experience leading, managing, and growing IoT device solutions or similar technologies.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a client-facing product management, technology, or professional services role (e.g., SaaS, on-premise, cloud-hosted, managed services, etc.).
Willingness to travel up to 25% of your time both inside and outside to support customer discovery and product sessions.
Demonstrated track record of entrepreneurship through new market category creation, disruptive innovation, and leading high-growth initiatives within emerging industries.
Ability to evangelize new technology and identify new opportunities based on product and industry trends and set commercialization strategies for tiered product and services offerings.
Familiarity with product delivery, development, and deployment process flows and activities, with a demonstrated capacity for product conceptualization.
Experience driving portfolio and investment decisions to balance customer needs, install base requirements, and long-term enterprise differentiation.
Ability to progress concepts beyond current offerings and consider business model innovation.
Capable of capturing the voice of the customer through established business rhythms and customer advisory boards.
Experience in the rail or transportation industry a plus.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifying opportunities to disrupt existing paradigms and create new categories within railcar telematics through customer-centric innovation.
Developing a multi-year vision and roadmap to establish our telematics solutions as market leaders.
Proactively engaging with customers to uncover unmet needs and help guide our product development as market requirements continue to evolve.
Pioneering go-to-market strategies tailored for launching disruptive new offerings into a nascent industry.
Managing budgets and resources flexibly to allow for agile experimentation and rapid iteration as market feedback is obtained.
Managing forecast, running SIOP (Sales inventory and operations planning) and hosting cross-functional meetings supporting growth
Fostering an entrepreneurial culture that encourages calculated risk-taking, creativity, and nimble decision-making.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.