Senior Technical Project Manager (m/w/d)

Company Description

Wabtec Corporation is a global leader in equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industry.

The ANNAX Group has been part of Wabtec Corporation since 2018 and operates across three locations in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and China with over 360 employees. ANNAX provides comprehensive technical solutions to generate, transmit, and display information. Our system solutions for the rail industry include the ANNAX Passenger Information System, which integrates numerous subsystems such as seat reservation, passenger counting, video surveillance, information for visually and hearing-impaired passengers, infotainment/entertainment systems, and more.

Job Description

How will you make a difference?

Senior Technical Project Manager  is a hybrid role encompassing both tech knowhow and technical leader, a technical project manager is instrumental in the planning, scheduling, and management of embedded system projects. The role has a potential to grow into a team leading position. 

What will your typical day look like?

• Design and engineering of Passenger Information Systems or Video Protection Systems, including the creation of relevant documentation.
• Technical project management from the bid phase to commissioning support.
• Project coordination with the commercial project manager and the customer.
• Internal coordination with hardware and software development, system integration, and testing teams.
• Coordination with key suppliers.
• Managing the project’s budget.
• Providing bid and presales support.

• What do we want to know from you?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in embedded systems, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with embedded systems.
• Experience in hardware and/or software development.
• Knowledge of embedded hardware architectures and digital electronics.
• Familiarity with the embedded Linux environment.
• Understanding of IP/Ethernet networks.
• Fluency in English and German (French is considered an asset).
• Experience in the rail industry is considered an asset.
• Experience as a project manager is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated and independent personality.
• Availability to travel.

Occasional travel within Germany, France, and internationally.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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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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