Onsite Maintenance Manager LOCATION: Avon / Georgia (US-GA), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 9419 | JOB GRADE: 17 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site <img style="height:auto;width:100%" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/ed7b1383/6ae37234-beb1-4c31-94c3-8.png"> 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:Purpose of the job: <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:1.0pt;margin-bottom:3.0pt"> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">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.</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Be accountable for project Quality Cost Delivery Planning (QCDP) and project Environment Health & Safety (EHS).</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Ensure KBS legal and contractual rights are protected.</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Seek and propose to the Project Director additional opportunities.</li> </ul> Main Responsibilities The Integrated Control Center (ICC) System includes 5 subsystems: SCADA, TWC, TMS (Office), TCFU (Wayside), and ATS (Onboard). <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:1.0pt;margin-bottom:1.0pt"> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Be the lead interface onsite with the customer for all maintenance and service activities. </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project team to ensure the customer has a clear understanding of KBS activities.</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Be accountable to deliver ICC QCD commitments.</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Be the onsite technical interface with the customer for ICC Engineering</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Contribute to the definition of the functional validation phase of the sub-system (Integration & Validation (I&V) and Factory Integration & Validation Plan)</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Communicate with the customer and ensure ICC documentations are approved.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">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.</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Support Subsystem Manager to ensure full transparency of ICC Engineering Work Package (WP) QCD performance (including physical progress)</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">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</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Support ICC Subsystem Manager in confirming TMS development scope with customer</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Follow and participate in Risk and Savings Reviews for their scope. Provide inputs to Project Manager.</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:1.0pt;margin-bottom:1.0pt"> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">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)</li> </ul> Lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders including: <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:1.0pt;margin-bottom:1.0pt"> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Definition of Project objectives and main drivers (product/service performance, planning) to achieve customer satisfaction in the frame of the Contract</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Resources management: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:1.0pt;margin-bottom:1.0pt"> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Define in advance project core team staffing, as well as its WP resources</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Escalate when project resources available do not match the project needs</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Team leading, including Core Team and when applicable Project Managers of internal and external partners: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:1.0pt;margin-bottom:1.0pt"> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Make sure that key project stakeholders are aligned towards project/ goals.</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Engage project teams in the successful achievement of project objectives and strengthen relationships among them</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Synchronize internal partners and arbitrate when necessary</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Proactive risk, saving and opportunity management </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Management of the project progress and its KPIs, and reports to senior management, with transparency during project reviews. </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, instructions and standards: Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, Quality, Project Management Manual</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Manage customer and external stakeholders’ relationship</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">KBS representative towards Customers and when applicable external stakeholders </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Ensuring contract management and variation orders towards customer</li> </ul> Performance measurements: <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:1.0pt;margin-bottom:1.0pt"> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Project QCD (Quality, Cost and Delivery) and financial performance commitments</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">On-time-delivery for ICC deliverables according to project planning </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Cooperation and reactivity to support to Root Cause Analysis Identification of contract variations (through traceability & coverage of requirements)</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Customer Satisfaction </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">EHS when applicable</li> </ul> Education: Required: Bachelors Degree. Desireable: Masters degree Experience: Mandatory: <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:1.0pt;margin-bottom:1.0pt"> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">5 years’ experience as: sub-system/component manager or maintenance manager or qualified project manager or manager of an operational scope</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Experience of working in and with multi-national companies and in different business cultures</li> </ul> Desireable: <ul> <li style="FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif"> Train Control and Train Management System (Office System)</li> </ul> Competencies and Skills: <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:1.0pt;margin-bottom:1.0pt"> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Project management skills </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Good communication skills </li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-functional teams)</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Leadership, entrepreneurship mindset and result oriented</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Good Knowledge of Project management processes</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Knowledge of railway products and systems</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Ability to manage customer relationship</li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0px;FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif">Negotiation skills</li> </ul> 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. #LI-EM1

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