Implementation Project Manager Jobs in Greer, SC

Company Description
Job Description
Who will you be working with?
You will work closely with a cross-functional Project Core Team that includes engineering, quality, field services, finance, procurement, and operations representatives across multiple sites and regions. This team partners with internal stakeholders such as Site Managing Directors, Function Directors, and the Group PMO, as well as external customers, contractors, and subcontractors. Together, you will ensure successful project execution in a global, multicultural railway environment.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Brakes & Couplers Project Management group, you will be responsible for leading and driving project execution from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements. You will serve as the primary customer contact, managing relationships and expectations while coordinating internal resources.
In this role, you will lead and animate cross-functional project teams, applying structured project management processes such as risk and opportunity management, contract and claim management, and change management. You will oversee financial performance in partnership with project financial controllers, ensuring strong forecasting, margin management, and cash flow outcomes.
Additionally, you will play a key role during the bid phase, ensuring project execution strategies are clearly defined and aligned prior to project launch. You will regularly communicate project performance to leadership and ensure adherence to best practices, tools, and reporting standards.
What will your typical day look like?

• Lead and coordinate Project Core Team activities to ensure successful project execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring alignment and satisfaction
• Manage all aspects of project execution including scheduling, risk and opportunity management, and change management
• Oversee contract compliance and manage claims as needed
• Monitor and drive project financial performance in partnership with financial controllers
• Provide regular project reporting to internal leadership and external stakeholders
• Support bid phase activities by developing project execution plans
• Oversee field implementation and commissioning activities in coordination with field services teams
• Monitor fleet performance during warranty and manage retrofit activities if required
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices, tools, and reporting standards (e.g., MOMs, OILs, PPRs)
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned (REX) into future projects
• Support development and training of project team members

What about the physical demands of the job?
This role may require occasional travel to project sites, customer locations, or company facilities. Activities may include standing, walking project sites, observing equipment and technical details, and participating in field inspections. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in certain environments.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $91,100 - $129,800 USD. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
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).
Qualifications
What do we want to know about you?
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Railway), or related field
• 5+ years of project management experience within the railway or transit industry
• Strong technical knowledge of brake and coupler systems; prior experience as a Project Engineer preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site, and multicultural projects
• Fluency in English required; Korean language skills strongly preferred

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working with Korean customers and understanding of Korean business culture
• Strong background in financial management including budgeting, forecasting, EAC/FAC (future ETC), FCF, and margin control
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships, contractors, and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of engineering, technical, and quality processes
• Experience in quality control and assurance practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
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.
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