Senior Product Line Manager

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec’s Train Performance and Automation (TP&A) team is dedicated to de-risking and accelerating the commercialization of transformative technologies in the rail and transportation industry. The team plays a critical role in bringing next-generation products to market, including autonomous rail systems, intelligent controls, and AI-driven platforms. You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions that support freight and passenger rail systems.

How will you make a difference?

As a Product Manager for the Positive Train Control (PTC) product line, you will contribute to the strategy, development, and early-stage commercialization of innovative solutions from the TP&A team. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to deployment, working closely with engineering, business development, sales, marketing and customer teams to drive adoption and scale. This role requires a strong blend of technical fluency, market insight, financial acumen and execution capability.

What will your typical day look like?

• Define and evolve the product vision and roadmap for innovative technologies in alignment with business goals.
• Prioritize features and capabilities based on customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact, translating into product requirements for engineering teams.
• Lead customer discovery sessions, market research, competitive analysis, and feedback loops to validate strategic direction and product-market fit.
• Develop and deliver compelling product narratives and technical positioning for diverse stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with strategic customers, partners, and industry influencers.
• Drive Commercial Readiness Level (CRL) and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) advancement through field trials, performance validation, and readiness assessments.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and legal teams to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and commercial contracts.
• Serve as the product lead across engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Facilitate agile planning, sprint reviews, and product demos to drive transparency and momentum.
• Lead proposal development and contract negotiations for pilot and commercial engagements and obtain customer acceptance of the value proposition.
• Manage product development lifecycle from concept to launch, then monitor key product performance indicators post-launch; iterate as needed.
• Responsible for meeting orders, sales, and margin numbers for the product line.

Qualifications

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years’ proven experience in product management, preferably in transportation, automation, logistics, or industrial technology.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling complex software-based products.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and technical storytelling.
• Deep understanding of rail transportation systems, integrated product/systems development, automation and application of Artificial Intelligence(preferred).
• Experience with rail customer engagement, software/systems engineering, government agencies, safety engineering,
• Familiarity with financial modeling, business case development, and go-to-market planning.
• Required to travel to domestic and international locations, up to 25%.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $120600-171800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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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