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Wabtec Corporation HRIT Product Delivery Manager in Erie, Pennsylvania
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. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do 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?
Our best-in-class HR IT team is looking for a Product Delivery Manager to join Wabtec and build out the next generation of our platforms. They will be a key leader for our Human Resource Information Technology (HRIT) function focused on driving and communicating product strategy, leading cross-functional projects and programs related to core platforms like Workday and UKG, while enabling the transformation of capabilities for the organization's HR technology landscape.
How will you make a difference?
The ideal candidate is a hands-on project manager, has significant experience in developing software solutions and IT third party technical relationship management. The successful candidate must have strong firsthand expertise in software development and understanding complex enterprise systems. They must be at ease working in an agile/hybrid-agile environment with little supervision. They should embody a passion for continuous improvement and data driven efforts.
What do we want to know about you?
You must have:
Minimum 6 years of technical program and product management experience, specifically in the software engineering space
Minimum 3 years of experience in documenting product requirements for both IT and product applications in a medium to large-scale organization
Proven experience working in both Agile and Waterfall project management environments
Effective skills in product requirement gathering, analysis, and documentation for desktop, web, and mobile applications
Ability to use tools to model processes as part of the requirements gathering process
Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions
Excellent project management and program delivery skills, including experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to present to and influence leadership
Proficient in data analysis and using insights to drive continuous improvement of HR technology offerings
We would love it if you had:
PMP, Scrum, or other relevant certifications
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
Exposure to HR technology implementation and change management
Strong technical background and understanding of HR application architectures in Workday, UKG, and other HRIT systems
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Excellent Communication and Presentation skills
Good team player
Ability to work unsupervised
Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise, and create solutions
Ability to respond positively to feedback, and implement change in process and procedures as needed
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Leadership skills – Communicate and guide technical teams across geographies; high energy and influencing ability.
Ability to lead problem-solving; ensure timely decision making, accountability Lead by example, manage and resolve conflict
Effective time management - Should be able to manage multiple projects at the same time
Customer focus - Strong Quality mindset to ensure Customer Satisfaction, Understand Customer’s needs, their product context and become their face inside the organization
Project Management knowledge & skills - Strong knowledge on contracts, claims, planning & project management tools, insurance claims; ability to learn products & technologies
Communication management - Strong communication & negotiation skills, stakeholder management ability
What will your typical day look like?
Manage complex, multi-workstream projects and programs to drive the implementation and adoption of new HR technologies
Coordinate efforts for the complete project and product lifecycle, from conception to delivery and ongoing maintenance
Translate product needs into quality requirements for stakeholders and project teams
Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to review requirements, deliverables, issues, and risks
Adherence to IT PMO standards and requirements
Budget management, delivering projects on time, on budget, with quality
Own the product roadmap and strategy for key HRIT platforms and services
Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver impactful solutions
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from IT leadership to business partners
Leverage data and user insights to make informed decisions and continuously improve the HRIT offerings
Collaborate with stakeholders to determine problem statements, value stories, process impacts, and solution designs
Act as a point of escalation and stakeholder for local site leadership on IT business application needs, serving as a true business partner
Define solution boundaries and scope of deliverables
Conduct analysis on current and future desired states
Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to review requirements, deliverables, issues, and risks
Specification and documentation of functional and non-functional requirements
Work with the Product Owner to break features into user stories
Produce training and other supporting documentation
Identify and define areas of improvement
Represent the product throughout the project lifecycle to ensure requirements are met, tested, and implemented successfully
Assist technically in training and coaching professional and technical staff
Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the product analysis methodology
Accountable for the DevOps lifecycle of managed applications, including handover of sustain structure to third parties or other support teams
Manage HRIT budget and financial forecast
Travel up to 20% as needed, including driving to other Wabtec facilities or air travel
Perform other duties as assigned
What about the physical demands of the job?
Employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
Employee is regularly required to work with a computer for 8 hours at a time, with minimal breaks.
Employee might be required to move office computer/networking around occasionally
The Position requires the employee to be on-site to enable effective collaboration with various stakeholders and continually assess site technology needs to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
Requires significant face-to-face interaction with employees on production line and other functions at the site.
Work Environment:
Hybrid work schedule (both on-site and remote)
The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise
Relocation assistance is not provided.
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 styles…people 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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