R&D Technical Project Manager

R&D Technical Project Manager

Apply locations: Munich, Germany

Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: R0097589

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.

We are currently looking for our future R&D Project Manager who will be based in Wabtec, Brunnthal .

Who will you be working with?

Technical Project Managers (TPL) are responsible for managing projects in technical areas. They coordinate tasks where engineering skills are needed and oversee projects from specifications through planning to completion.

What will your typical day look like?

• Cross-functional management and control of technical project tasks in R&D projects.
• Scheduling tasks according to phase plans.
• Assessing risks.
• Elaborating and monitoring project KPIs.
• Organizing project milestones (quality gates) and preparing milestone checklists.
• Handover to projects/domains.
• Using technical project management tools.
• Monitoring project costs.
• Negotiating workload with resources reporting directly or indirectly to product engineering, including electronic and software engineering.
• Coordinating with Domains for additional resources or technical areas not available at product engineering.
• Collaborating with ANNAX China engineering and Transversal Domains at Faiveley Transport Tours.

How will you make a difference?

• Planning and delegating project tasks leveraging resource planning tools.
• Driving technical project management through successful R&D milestones.
• Ensuring milestones and quality gates are met.
• Conducting regular status updates with team members.
• Maintaining effective information flow within technical teams and reporting to the Product Engineering Manager.
• Conducting regular project status meetings.

Organization:

• Indirect management of team members, whether staffed or not in product engineering.
• Reporting to the Product Engineering Manager within the organization.

What do we want to know from you?

• Degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or comparable qualification.
• Proficiency in electronics, software development basics, mechanical design (reading mechanical drawings), understanding international standards, and device testing.
• At least two years of experience in technical project management, including planning, resource negotiation, quality gates, budgeting, and cost control.
• Autonomous and responsible attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and German.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail, mining, marine, and industrial markets. With nearly four centuries of collective experience, we are committed to performance that drives progress and innovation.

We embrace diversity and inclusion, investing in our people and fostering a culture where everyone can belong and contribute. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

About Us

Wabtec is dedicated to realizing potential—both in transportation and in our employees. We offer global opportunities to shape the future of transportation and advance your career. Our core values include innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement, aimed at solving our customers’ toughest challenges. Join us to be part of a future where your talents make a difference.

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