Operations Manager Project Manager Jobs in Simpsonville, SC

Who Will You Be Working With?

TransTech, part of the Wabtec global group of companies focusing on freight, locomotive, and the passenger rail industry is a leading manufacturer of moving electrification systems for passenger and industrial markets.  We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects for our transit business.  This is a challenging and rewarding role within TransTech, with the ability to see and work with many of the leading transit authorities and car builders within the passenger rail transit industry.  The ideal candidate for this position will be innovative, organized and hands-on, with good business and financial acumen, a natural curiosity, and desire to excel.

As a member of the Project Management team, you will be responsible for leading complex technical and commercial projects in the passenger rail industry. You will manage cross-functional teams, develop comprehensive project master plans, and drive customer satisfaction through strategic project execution. You will be expected to take full ownership of all aspects of your projects—technical, commercial, and operational.  Key functions for this position are:

• Internally, act as the advocate for the customer; externally, serve as TransTech’s representative with car builders and transit authorities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, supply chain, and customer support to ensure products and services are accomplished efficiently, on time, and with excellence.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

How Will You Make a Difference?

You will be responsible for every aspect of project success—from planning and execution to customer satisfaction and financial performance. While you will not have direct reports, you must lead cross-functional teams through influence, stakeholder alignment, and clear communication.  You’ll be expected to drive accountability, resolve challenges, and inspire collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and field support.

• Manage multiple projects for new products and services from inception through delivery and customer acceptance
• Manage contract to ensure project scope meets the customer specification and serve as company liaison to customer
• Drive project success and customer satisfaction
• Develop project schedule and manage to ensure project meets customer milestones and project deliveries on time.

• Optimize project margins and profitability by managing project costs
• Manage project Risk and Opportunity and Contract Improvement Plan
• Manage and refine the tollgate-based new product introduction process

• Lead project reviews both internally and with customers; escalate issues to senior management when needed.
• Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration
• Work with production team to drive resolution for manufacturing issues. 
• Ensure high-quality project delivery

What Do We Want to Know About You?

• Bachelor’s degree required (engineering or technical discipline preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of Project Management or equivalent experience
• Preferred: Passenger rail industry experience
• Optional: Multi-national corporation experience, PMP Certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects
• Commercial and business acumen with entrepreneurial mindset
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal abilities
• Ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Rail transit experience preferred (hands‑on with engineered products and services is a plus).

What Will Your Typical Day Look Like?

• Lead technical and commercial project aspects
• Develop and validate project master plans
• Conduct risk and opportunity analyses
• Coordinate production and supply chain activities
• Manage project financial performance
• Ensure contract deliverables are fulfilled
• Maintain customer relationships
• Report project progress internally and externally

• Manage projects for new products and services from inception through delivery and customer acceptance.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules to meet customer milestones on time.
• Manage and refine the tollgate‑based New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• Lead claim management and contract variations; maintain a Contract Margin Improvement Plan (CMIP).
• Manage project core teams to meet all technical deliverables; interface with Design Engineering to develop/modify products to meet customer requirements.
• Interface with customers to establish, negotiate, and manage product/system technical requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for schedules, risks, issues, changes, and financials; communicate status clearly and proactively.

What About the Physical Demands of the Job?

• Primarily office-based work, on-site presence during normal working day/hours is required.
• Up to 25% travel to various sites, primarily in North America
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments to interact with production team
• Requires talking, hearing, sitting, and light physical activity
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 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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