Program Manager (Systems)

Posted:
12/16/2024, 10:50:00 AM

Location(s):
Queensland, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

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.

What are we offering you?

  • Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration

  • Rewards & Recognition Program

  • Discounted health insurance with Medibank

  • Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with? Reporting to Vice President-Digital Intelligence, ANZ. As a key member of the team, the purpose of the Program Manager (Systems) is to control, develop, manage and coordinate the provision of project management, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning and ongoing support of the WCS systems and software projects, so that results are achieved on within time, budget and to agreed standards of quality.

Where is the position located? This is full time position at Woolloongabba - QLD - AUS (Stanley Street)

What will your typical day look like

  • Promote and ensure the appropriate standards of health, safety and environmental management are adhered to

  • Manage a portfolio of systems and software projects including full turnkey projects within the rail industry

  • Manage a portfolio of systems and software support and maintenance contracts

  • Build client relationships and assist in business development

  • Manage senior project team members and allocate resource across the portfolio of works

  • Assist in bidding and estimation to increase the portfolio revenue

  • Act as the Project Representative / Contract Representative as required across the Programme of Projects

  • Ensure notices to the client (Delays & Claims in accordance with the project contract) are submitted

  • Assist the HR Manager in identifying resource needs and review potential candidates

  • Develop and implement project plans using P6 Planners, monitor progress in respect of time, costs and quality

  • Control and optimise the allocation of human and physical resources in respect to engineering, supervision and procurement activities across project

  • Identify potential safety, cost, time, quality, procurement and human resources issues and implement corrective actions;

  • Seek ‘company representative’ approval for changes to scope of projects

  • Report on program progress as required

  • Provide detailed month end financial reports and present to the Operations Director – East Coast

  • Develop teams and individual team members competence in respect to their disciplines

Working Relationships

  • Directly manages senior project team members, in particular project managers and Project Engineers

  • The Program Manager works close project staff, the PMO and the Executive Management Team

  • The Program Manager works closely with the Director, Systems and Software and Work Package Leads

  • Maintains and fosters relationships with current and potential stakeholders ie clients, service providers, contractors, subcontractors and employees

What do we want to know about you?

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Equivalent

  • Substantial experience and proven track record managing complex, high value, systems and software projects

  • Held Senior Project positions such as Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and Project Engineer

  • Prepared to travel as required

  • Experience in a Rail Environment preferred

“We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”

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.

Wabtec Corporation

Website: https://www.wabteccorp.com/

Headquarter Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1872

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Electronics ⋅ Freight Service ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining ⋅ Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing ⋅ Transportation