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Wabtec

Technical Project Manager

Orlando, FL · On-site

$91K - $129K/yr

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will work directly with customers, and Wabtec resources across ... Use Clarity to manage the contract budget, cost, and revenue, to ensure the resources are available ...

Wabtec

Technical Project Manager

Orlando, FL · On-site

$91K - $129K/yr

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will work directly with customers, and Wabtec resources across ... Use Clarity to manage the contract budget, cost, and revenue, to ensure the resources are available ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical project manager contract in Cocoa, FL is $102,820.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $117,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a technical project manager contract?

A Technical Project Manager Contract job is a temporary role where a professional is hired to oversee and manage technical projects within an organization. This role involves coordinating teams, managing project timelines, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, and aligning projects with business goals. Contract TPMs typically work on a fixed-term basis, often for specific projects or durations, and may be employed by companies directly or through staffing agencies. Their responsibilities include risk management, stakeholder communication, and collaboration with engineering teams to drive project success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a technical project manager contract position?

To thrive as a Technical Project Manager Contract, you need experience in project management, technical knowledge relevant to your industry, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within scope and budget. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, and Agile or Scrum methodologies—as well as certifications such as PMP or Certified ScrumMaster—is highly valued. Strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills help professionals excel in this role. These competencies enable successful coordination of cross-functional teams and ensure consistent project delivery in fast-paced, contract-based environments.

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Technical Project Managers on contract often need to quickly adapt to new organizational cultures and processes, which can present a steep learning curve at project onset. They may be tasked with managing multiple stakeholders and high-priority deliverables, all within a defined and sometimes accelerated timeline. Effective communication and adaptability are essential to aligning project goals with both technical teams and business leaders. Despite these challenges, contract roles offer strong opportunities to build diverse industry experience, expand professional networks, and demonstrate versatility in different technology environments.

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Infographic showing various Technical Project Manager Contract job openings in Cocoa, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,820 per year, or $49.4 per hour.

Technical Project Manager

Wabtec

Orlando, FL • On-site

$91K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Work closely with customers and internal teams to identify, prioritize, and facilitate resolution of top issues and initiatives.

  • Convey and update the status of maintenance activities, action items, and customer requests to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Manage and track project performance metrics, prepare reports, and communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management.

Job description

Company Description
Job Description
Work Location: Onsite at customer location in Orlando, FL
Who will you be working with?
The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will work directly with customers, and Wabtec resources across the company in this role. Specifically, internal groups the TPM can expect to work include: various Product Engineering groups, Product Line Management, Sales, Contracts Management, Release Management, and others as needs warrant.
How will you make a difference?
In this role, the TPM will make a difference by advocating for Wabtec with the customer while also being an ardent advocate for the customer within Wabtec. The TPM's primary objective is to provide customer-valued service as set forth in established Service support agreements.
What do we want to know about you?
Minimum Requirements:
  • Four years experience in technical project management and support or related field support.
  • Ability to lead, drive and track progress of multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Leadership experience with the ability to influence and drive results with stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop high level of credibility and strong positive relationships with customers and coworkers.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely, tailored to audience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical/Business related field, Engineering or Sciences preferred. Non-degreed candidates with Military experience in these areas or advanced industrial experience in Project Management will be considered.

Preferred Requirements:
  • Working knowledge of fundamental railroad maintenance, operations, or train dispatching.
  • Positive Train Control experience
  • Commitment to improvement and continuous learning
  • Highly motivated with a strong customer service mindset
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

What will your typical day look like?
  • Work closely with Customer to identify top priority items and initiatives and champion these items by coordinating and facilitating analysis and issue resolution with internal cross-functional product support and field service teams.
  • Convey priority for troubleshooting and analysis of observation, communicating customer impact and importance to Wabtec PTC Support desk, Engineering, Release Management and leadership.
  • Maintain, communicate, and update the status of action items for all maintenance activity or triage efforts and ensure action items are closed out to customer's satisfaction.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Mechanical teams to identify, quantify, track and report all PTC related performance metrics, and prepare/present performance reports and project status to stakeholders and senior management, as required.
  • Use Clarity to manage the contract budget, cost, and revenue, to ensure the resources are available to meet customer and performance requirements, and to report on the financial status of the execution of the maintenance contract on a quarterly basis.
  • Participate in discussions about the future of the Services contract requiring interaction with other functions including: Sales, Commercial Operations, Contract Management, and Legal.
  • Participate in the development of proposals and executive deal reviews for projects.
  • Identify, Inform, promote and implement value-added, enhanced maintenance service offerings to the railroad and expand/increase value of contract.
  • Manages complex processes requiring involvement of many stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Communicate with TPM peers on top issues and initiatives, opportunities for improvement and other relevant information.
  • Plan, prepare and /or instruct both internal and external training programs as required, to impart and perpetuate product knowledge in area of specialization.
  • Manage and track customer issues & requests using SalesForce enterprise management system.

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
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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