Technical Project Manager

Description

Job Summary: Manage and lead engineering projects in railway signaling and communications, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with customer requirements. Key Highlights: 1. Technical and methodological leadership in integration projects. 2. Collaboration with customers to define project scope and schedule. 3. Management of cross-functional teams and resolution of complex problems. **Job Description** This position requires on-site work in Contagem, MG. **Who will you work with?** The Integration Department is responsible for ensuring that key phases of each project are completed with quality, on time, and aligned with our customers’ requirements. The Technical Project Manager role is strategic and encompasses the management and leadership of projects from a technical perspective, ensuring all groups involved in development, validation, and implementation are aligned and effective in their respective responsibilities. **How will you make a difference?** The TPM (Technical Project Manager) will be responsible for managing project-specific activities related to design, quality, resources, and scheduling. This position serves as the primary point of contact with customers’ engineering teams, with the responsibility to technically facilitate scope definition, design assignment, standards, quality, and ensure adherence to all processes. This role will also ensure engineering tasks are completed on time, within budget, and meet customer requirements. **What do we want to know about you?** * Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field. * Experience in signaling and communications within the railway industry; * Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, appropriate to the audience; * Self-motivated, with proven ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills; * Ability to build high levels of credibility and positive relationships with subordinates, peers, and managers; * Technical writing skills; * Familiarity with current railway industry rules and regulations; * Familiarity with train control system design practices; * Knowledge of task workload distribution and effort tracking for projects executed by team members; * Knowledge of software architecture; * Knowledge of functional requirements specification for projects; * Experience in QA and software validation processes; * Ability to guide cross-functional teams and foster interdepartmental collaboration; * Advanced English communication skills (oral and written); * Critical analysis and complex problem-solving abilities; **What will your day-to-day look like?** * Serve as the technical and methodological reference within the Integration Department. * Propose PTC solution designs to be implemented for each customer and each project. * Work with the customer to define project scope and schedule. * Lead design and quality activities to deliver the defined scope of work. * Coordinate design and software submissions/distributions. * Ensure change management is properly communicated across different design and quality teams, as well as to the customer. * Conduct periodic project progress reviews. * Communicate with all design teams regarding changes in standards, typicals, and quality issues. * Ensure all quality processes and stages have been completed. * Manage integration testing and lead defect management and resolution. * Coordinate teams in building a PTC solution meeting agreed-upon objectives with the customer. * Coordinate laboratory and field testing. **Benefits:** At Wabtec, people come first. Therefore, we care deeply about ensuring our employees feel valued and equipped with the tools necessary to thrive. By joining us, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Here’s what we offer to help you feel like an integral part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey: * Medical assistance extendable to dependents (spouse and children) * Dental assistance extendable to dependents (spouse and children) * Profit-sharing and results-based bonus program * Private pension plan * Meal allowance policy aligned with local regulations * Parking allowance or transportation voucher policy * Life insurance * Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social assistance * Headspace – mental health-focused mobile application * Christmas card or Christmas basket for employees, per local regulation * Christmas gift for children up to 11 years old * Extended maternity leave * Pregnancy and newborn program * Language learning incentive program * Mentoring programs and access to training platforms **Additional Information** **What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?** At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job \- it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it \- for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. **Who are we?** Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value\-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. **Culture powers us and the possibilities.** We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know \- we’ve got you.