Hardware Project Manager (Non-IT)

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Hardware Project Manager (Non-IT)

Industry: Rail and Transportation

Duration: Full Time/Direct Hire

Location: Norcross, GA (Hybrid, onsite 3 days/wk)

Pay Scale: $110,000-$135,000/yr

***Due to client requirements this role is only open to US Citizens or Green Card candidates***

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're looking for a Product based Project Manager for our Wayside Monitoring project for Class 1 railroads. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing delivery of projects within the railroad and rolling stock inspection technology product portfolio. This position has overall program responsibility within a matrixed origination and plays a critical role in project delivery. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in large industrial machinery or heavy equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage program to deliver on time, within budget, meet revenue / margin targets and meet contractual obligations.
• Adhere to customer and industry standards / specifications, while keeping within quality standards
• Lead efforts to identify risks and opportunities, proactively develop plans and apply countermeasures to improve our position.
• Communicate issues and opportunities – Include plans to resolve
• Manage contract, project scope, risk, and Change Orders (CO)
• Represent the company as senior customer program interface.
• Optimize customer relationships through program life cycle. Foster long-term, customer centric relationships.
• Responsible for development of high-quality written reports / presentations for management and customer reviews.
• Lead resource, Wabtec management and customer reviews - project status, risk management, schedule, budget, performance to plan, etc.
• Travel required to/from intercompany, supplier, and customers offices.
• Lead by example by personally embracing and integrating process continuous improvement
• Organize and lead internal and external project meetings. Create and share meeting agenda, record meeting minutes, follow-up on all actions/owners to keep project on-schedule

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• 5 years’ experience in Hardware Project/Program Management
• Background in large industrial machinery or heavy equipment
• Proven experience in project / program management within a matrixed organization
• Experience with program planning/management systems/tools; Particular emphasis on capacity planning, scheduling, budget, and execution
• Proven experience in managerial and technical communication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent computer skills – for example Windows Suite

Company DescriptionExperience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.Company DescriptionExperience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.]]>