UK Head of Project Management (PMO)

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?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it’s freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people are accelerating the future of transportation.

Role: UK Head of Project Management (PMO)

Location: Remote

How will you make a difference?

As The Head of Project Management (PMO) you will oversee the Project Management function in the UK, ensuring Project Management Governance Tools, Processes, procedures, and professional development of the Project Managers through alignment with the wider Wabtec Corporate governance.

What will your typical day look like?

• Continuous improvement and development of the project management function to build a high performing and flexible team, across OE and Services, to adapt to the challenges and opportunities of the region across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

• Build lasting working relationships with Product Lines, Sites, and Functional Directors to execute the overall business objectives.

• Ensure a smooth transition between tender and project phases.

• Deployment of standard project methodologies and corporate governance within the Region, including project/contract management, metrics, and tools.

• Conduct deep dives to review and audit UK Projects as per contractual obligations and stakeholder commitments.

• Responsible for escalation points for UK Projects with internal and external stakeholders on critical project execution topics.

• Accountable for the consolidation of project gate reviews and Project reporting of KPI/KPRs at UK and Group level in line with customer milestones.

• Active in the bid preparation and approval/handover process, to ensure adherence to corporate policies.

• Support Project Managers, through leadership and mentoring including Talent and Development strategies covering, Competencies and core Skills, Training, and Career Development.

• Collaborate with Functional and Product Line Directors for any resources or issue support required.

What do we want to know about you?

• Experienced with technical projects and services within rail, construction, and or energy infrastructure sectors is desirable.

• Hold an industry recognised Project Management qualification or degree in Project Management, Business Management, and or Engineering

• Solid understanding of contract management in engineering to production business, manufacturing processes, and Supply Chain Management.

• Strong understanding of cost control and finance (WIP, risk analysis, opportunity).

• Commercial ability and understanding of the business environment of customers.

• Strong communication abilities, including management by influence.

• Team building and management, remote and dispersed management in a matrix environment.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

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 your 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.

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 formalised 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! 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.