A leader in railway solutions is looking to add a Research and Development Project Manager to their team. This is a direct hire opportunity located in Georgetown TX. The ideal candidate will have 7 years of leadership experience with projects. This person will want to learn about new technologies and find ways to use the data to help implement new solutions
The Project Manager will be tasked with setting goals and KPIs, supervising resources, and coordinating the efforts of diverse cross-functional teams (including Operations, Data Analytics, and Product Development). A core function of the role is to provide technical development expertise, advise on complex technical solutions, and ensure strict quality assurance and compliance with industry safety standards. The position requires meticulous documentation and frequent reporting to both internal executives and external stakeholders.
The role involves travel, requiring the ability to travel 25% or more to interface with business units and align with customer needs.
Qualifications
- Education: BS in Engineering Discipline, Project Management, Business Development, or related degree
- Experience: 7+ years of project leadership experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain Railroad Certifications
- Any experience in global railway systems is a plus but not required
location: GEORGETOWN, Texas
job type: Permanent
salary: $115,000 - 140,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Project Management
- Creation of project goals & setting relevant KPI's in accordance with project parameters
- Supervise human and material resources associated with R&D projects, coordinate tasks & efforts of multiple departments including operations, engineering, and data analytics, product development, marketing, and sales
- Recommend resource assignments in support of technology and development initiatives
- Advise on solutions to complex technical problems or issues arising during product development, participate in product development opportunities, and contribute to technology initiatives
- Formulate and direct the development of processes in support of product needs
- Provide scientific and business input to executives and project leaders
- Responsible for written, photographic, and video documentation of project development and field testing
- Prepare reports and present to key external and internal stakeholders
- Assist with operational, training, and troubleshooting manuals based on accumulated information
- Ensure customer deliverables meet needs and expectations while adhering to industry quality and safety standards
- Organize quality assurance standards and company processes
- Create quality metrics to track product improvement, operator performance, and customer compliance
qualifications:
- Experience level: Manager
- Minimum 7 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
