Project Manager

How will you make a difference?

The Project Manager, for each assigned Project, works to ensure that during the entire lifetime of the project, all objectives are met within scope, time, and budget constraints. They lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and proactively mitigate risks. Additionally, they are responsible for financial management of the project, continuously monitoring costs and working to improve the project margin through effective planning, resource and cost optimization, and strategic decision-making.

What will your typical day look like?

• Project Planning & Coordination: Organize, coordinate, and supervise all activities and resources assigned to the project.
• Issue & Blocking Point Management: Identify, track, and resolve blocking points to maintain project momentum.
• Contract & Claim Management: Oversee contractual obligations and manage claims to protect project interests.
• Risk & Opportunity (R&O) Management: Continuously assess risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation or enhancement strategies.
• Change Management: Manage scope changes effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals and financial impact.
• Team Engagement: Lead weekly team meetings to ensure alignment and progress tracking.
• Platform Meetings: Participate in or lead daily platform meetings to monitor operational execution.
• Project Reviews:
  • Conduct Global Project Reviews to assess project execution for locally and across the different production sites involved.
  • Participate and prepare Project Customer Reviews.
  • Participate in Project Financial Reviews.
  • Participate and contribute to Gate and Design Reviews as part of project governance.
• Financial Oversight: Maintain an up-to-date economic status of the project in collaboration with the Project Controller and relevant cost/revenue owners.
• Warranty Management: Review and manage warranty-related activities and obligations.
• Variation Orders: Handle variation orders during the execution phase, ensuring proper documentation and financial tracking.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage with customers and external entities to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Compliance: Execute all tasks in accordance with Internal procedures.
• Reporting: Provide timely and accurate updates on project status and unresolved issues to management, as required for project success.
• Sales Support: Contribute to the offer phase, in collaboration with the Sales department.
• Tool & Forecast Management:
  • Maintain the standard Project Management Tool (PMT) with current project data.
  • Update workload forecasts and propose prioritization strategies in case of resource constraints.
• Crisis Management: Lead resolution efforts during critical project situations.
• Process Improvement: Act as a “Champion” for the development and implementation of new working procedures, as assigned.

What do we want to know about you?

• Fluent in English and Italian
• University degree or equivalent diploma in a relevant field
• Skilled in MS Office
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong skills in analysis, synthesis, and strategic decision-making.
• Negotiation & Influence: Persuasive communicator with excellent negotiation capabilities.
• Vision & Strategic Outlook: Ability to maintain a long-term perspective while managing day-to-day project dynamics.
• Delegation: Capable of effectively assigning responsibilities and empowering team members.
• Team Building: Strong ability to unite and motivate diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to various audiences.
• Adaptability: Flexible and resilient in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in managing project income statements and driving margin improvement.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and managing risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Availability to travel internationally frequently (up to 2 weeks/month)

What do we offer?

• Permanent full-time contract, CCNL Metalmeccanico
• Smart working: 2 days per week
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Benefits, including: flexible hours, canteen, welfare platform, accident insurance, tax assistance, and electric car charging

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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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