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    Product Manager - Chicago, United States - Wabtec

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    Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail.

    Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

    Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world.

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    It's not just about your career... or your job 's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world.

    Do you want to go into uncharted things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

    Who will you be working with?


    The mission of the Fleet Innovation & Transformation team is to accelerate fleet transformation by consistently providing compelling solutions and innovative technologies that improve reliability, sustainability, and performance.

    The legacy controls product manager will be responsible for the market penetration and the entire life cycle strategy including obsolescence and end of life timing for the controls product portfolio.

    How will you make a difference?


    The Product Manager is a key player in the growth strategy and development of a product/solution, overseeing its entire lifecycle from conception to end-of-life.

    Conducting market research, competitive assessment and analysis, identifying customer needs and opportunities for new products, and working closely with engineering, sales, and other departments to define product requirements, cost targets, timing and return on investments (ROI) are some of the key responsibilities of a Product Manager.

    They also manage the product roadmap, planning new features, capabilities, financials, and potential releases. After the product is launched, they monitor customer and market feedback to drive continuous improvement.

    As the voice of the customer, Product Managers play a crucial role in ensuring that products fulfill customer needs while meeting business goals such as revenue targets and market share objectives.

    The legacy control product manager will be responsible for driving expansion of the portfolio across the globe in Aftermarket parts applications, developing new business models, service frameworks, pricing strategy, building and supporting an inorganic growth strategy, and proactively determining product sunset timing and replacement.

    What do we want to know about you?


    Qualifications/Requirements:
    Bachelor's Degree in Business or in "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or equivalent working experience
    Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
    Ability to effectively communicate requirements to engineer/design team
    Strong oral and written technical communication skills
    Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
    Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
    Ability to drive projects to completion


    Desired Characteristics:
    Master's degree in Engineering or Business
    Demonstrated product line, systems, or manufacturing knowledge
    Strong negotiating ability
    Strong business and financial acumen
    Background in the rail/locomotive industry
    Commercial operations / contract management experience
    Demonstrated proficiency of developing strong and logical business recommendations with limited data and time, as well as providing structure to potentially ambiguous environments

    What will your typical day look like?

    In additional to the above, responsibilities include:

    Obsolescence Product Management
    Identification, Scope, Initiate Redesign, Execution Oversight & Field Test Implementation
    Business Continuity - Hardware & Software availability across Global Fleets
    Budget Development & Adherence
    Product Cost Development & Adherence
    Installed Base Product support - availability/continuity solutions
    New Production Product planning support for existing Hardware & Software implementations
    NPI implementation Product planning with NextGen Product Manager
    Marketing Guide Spec creation & Updates for New/Existing Obsolescence Projects
    Customer communication in adherence with obsolescence strategy

    Established Controls Product Market Penetration
    Product categories such as (But not limited to): Auto Engine Start Stop, Speed Control, Traction Control, Test Automation, Controls Hardware & Equipment

    Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities.

    We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.

    If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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