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Senior Software Project Manager (m/w/d)

Wabtec at a glance

wabteccorp.com
  • Founded 1999
  • Ticker WAB
WAB 259.19 USD -3.40%
  • Revenue (FY2025) $11.17B
  • Net income $1.17B

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Wabtec

Wabtec is hiring for a Senior Software Project Manager (m/w/d) on a full-time basis to lead software initiatives remotely from Munich, BA, DE. If you excel at orchestrating complex technical projects and driving teams toward delivery excellence, we'd like to hear from you.

What This Role Involves

As Senior Software Project Manager at Wabtec, you'll own the end-to-end delivery of critical software projects. You'll partner with engineering leaders, product stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to plan scope, manage timelines, and navigate the complexities of modern software development. This remote position combines strategic oversight with hands-on coordination, requiring both technical depth and mature stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria aligned with business goals
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies
  • Lead and mentor project teams, removing blockers and fostering clear communication
  • Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and escalate risks and dependencies proactively
  • Conduct stakeholder reviews, manage expectations, and report on status and outcomes
  • Drive quality assurance and process improvements across project workflows
  • Collaborate with technical leads to assess feasibility and optimize delivery approaches

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of experience managing software projects in agile, hybrid, or traditional environments
  • Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex initiatives on schedule and within budget
  • Strong technical foundation—you understand software architecture, development cycles, and engineering constraints
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
  • Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
  • Ability to thrive independently in a remote-first working environment
  • Fluency in English; German language skills a plus

About Wabtec

Wabtec is a global leader in innovative mobility solutions for rail and transportation sectors worldwide. We design and manufacture propulsion systems, braking technologies, and digital solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and passenger experience. Our teams operate across continents, collaborating to solve complex engineering challenges that move the world forward.

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Terms used in this posting

remote-first
The company is organized around remote work as the default, rather than treating it as an occasional exception to in-office work.
hybrid
A work arrangement combining both in-office and remote/at-home work, typically on a set schedule.

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