Knorr Bremse Group
Onsite Maintenance Manager (Atlanta, GA) Job at Knorr Bremse Group in Jacksonvil
Knorr Bremse Group, Jacksonville, FL, US, 32290
Onsite Maintenance Manager (Atlanta, GA)
ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high‑tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Onsite in Atlanta, GA
Purpose of the job
Drive the execution of projects according to contractual requirements and customer expectations (summarized in contract charter), to maximize the results with respect to cash and margin whilst delivering on time, in conformity with KB Signaling (KBS) project management and execution processes.
Be accountable for project Quality Cost Delivery Planning (QCDP) and project Environment Health & Safety (EHS).
Ensure KBS legal and contractual rights are protected.
Seek and propose to the Project Director additional opportunities.
Main Responsibilities
The Integrated Control Center (ICC) System includes 5 subsystems: SCADA, TWC, TMS (Office), TCFU (Wayside), and ATS (Onboard).
Be the lead interface onsite with the customer for all maintenance and service activities.
Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project team to ensure the customer has a clear understanding of KBS activities.
Be the onsite technical interface with the customer for ICC Engineering
Contribute to the definition of the functional validation phase of the sub‑system (Integration & Validation (I&V) and Factory Integration & Validation Plan)
Communicate with the customer and ensure ICC documentations are approved.
Manage SPR (system problem report) log with customer and KBS team to ensure coordination of development/support activities and document relevant technical data in the log for all teams to maintain alignment.
Support Subsystem Manager to ensure full transparency of ICC Engineering Work Package (WP) QCD performance (including physical progress)
If the ICC scope changes (due to either internal or external changes), support Project Manager in Project Engineering QCD commitment variations with the Project Controller
Support ICC Subsystem Manager in confirming TMS development scope with customer
Follow and participate in Risk and Savings Reviews for their scope. Provide inputs to Project Manager.
Be responsible for project governance. In collaboration with the PM, define project strategy in line with contract requirements, including PMP elaboration and objectives allocation to Sub-Systems (planning, cost, quality, performance)
Lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders including:
Definition of Project objectives and main drivers (product/service performance, planning) to achieve customer satisfaction in the frame of the Contract
Resources management:
Define in advance project core team staffing, as well as its WP resources
Escalate when project resources available do not match the project needs
Team leading, including Core Team and when applicable Project Managers of internal and external partners:
Make sure that key project stakeholders are aligned towards project/ goals.
Engage project teams in the successful achievement of project objectives and strengthen relationships among them
Synchronize internal partners and arbitrate when necessary
Proactive risk, saving and opportunity management
Management of the project progress and its KPIs, and reports to senior management, with transparency during project reviews.
Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, instructions and standards: Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, Quality, Project Management Manual
Manage customer and external stakeholders’ relationship
Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements
KBS representative towards Customers and when applicable external stakeholders
Ensuring contract management and variation orders towards customer
Performance measurements
Project QCD (Quality, Cost and Delivery) and financial performance commitments
On-time-delivery for ICC deliverables according to project planning
Cooperation and reactivity to support to Root Cause Analysis Identification of contract variations (through traceability & coverage of requirements)
Customer Satisfaction
EHS when applicable
Education
Experience
Mandatory:
5 years’ experience as: sub-system/component manager or maintenance manager or qualified project manager or manager of an operational scope
Experience of working in and with multi-national companies and in different business cultures
Desirable:
Train Control and Train Management System (Office System)
Competencies and Skills
Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-functional teams)
Leadership, entrepreneurship mindset and result oriented
Good Knowledge of Project management processes
Knowledge of railway products and systems
Ability to manage customer relationship
Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employment‑based visa sponsorship.
What does KB Signaling have to offer you?
Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages
Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Generous 401(k) plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Company-paid holidays
KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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