Platform Americas Manager

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?
You will collaborate closely with a diverse, dynamic team across various regions, including engineers, project managers, and application specialists. As a key member of the Americas platform team, you will report directly to the Senior Manager of Global Platform Solutions Architecture. Your day-to-day interactions will involve cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders from Cybersecurity, Operational Excellence, and other technical departments. Additionally, you will work with external vendors and service providers to drive project success and innovation.
 

How will you make a difference?
In this role, you will be a pivotal driver in optimizing and securing the platform infrastructure across the Americas. By leading a high-performing team, you will ensure that systems are not only reliable but also scalable and resilient to meet evolving business needs. Your technical expertise and leadership will directly contribute to the successful execution of complex projects, such as Data Center migrations and the implementation of cutting-edge automation tools. You will help shape the future of infrastructure management, ensuring high availability, robust security, and continuous innovation across the organization.
 

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an international enterprise.

• Proven experience in a leadership position, demonstrating strong decision-making and team management skills.
• English fluency is mandatory.

• Ability to lead technical projects and meetings with international stakeholders.
• Expertise in Microsoft technologies (Windows Servers, AD, Hyper-V).
• Expertise in other on-prem Infrastructure (e.g., VMware, Veeam, SolarWinds, Linux).
• Knowledge of Configuration Management software (e.g., SCCM, Tanium).
• Well-versed in ITIL, with experience in ticketing and change request processes.
• Strong understanding of network concepts: routing, name services, security groups, protocols.
• Analytical approach to solving problems in a complex, large-scale, multi-data center environment.
• Ability to communicate with IT and non-IT colleagues internationally.
• Self-starter – requires minimal direction to accomplish goals.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies is a plus.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
 

What will your typical day look like?
• Manage the on-prem platform team for the Americas (5-7 people), reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Platform Solutions Architecture.
• Responsible for servers (>1000), both physical and virtual, including storage, data centers, hypervisors, OS, backups, monitoring, and remote systems.
• Serve as the regional point of contact for application teams.
• Own service offering(s) or assist platform Service Owners as Subject Matter Experts in Infrastructure technologies.
• Support the setup and maintenance of Platform Landing Zones, ensuring ServiceNow definitions are complete and documenting the environment with backup and monitoring.
• Propose and design technical architecture for reliable and secure applications.
• Monitor and optimize server infrastructure performance, ensuring security in a high-availability environment. Collaborate with the Cyber team and Operational Excellence teams to track and resolve all security vulnerability findings within appropriate timeframes.
• Manage high-level support tickets, ensuring SLAs are met.
• Contribute to the documentation of standard procedures.
• Manage technical projects or programs, particularly working closely with the project manager for the Data Center merging project in the Americas.
• Design and develop automation tasks (scripts, processes, GPO, dedicated tools).
• Participate in the research and evaluation of emerging technologies, industry trends, and market developments to assist in project development and/or operational support activities.

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Benefícios

Na Wabtec, pessoas estão em primeiro lugar. Por isso, cuidamos para que nossos funcionários se sintam valorizados e tenham as ferramentas necessárias para prosperar. Ao se juntar a nós, você terá acesso a uma série de benefícios pensados para promover seu bem-estar e desenvolvimento. Confira o que oferecemos para que você se sinta parte de uma empresa que apoia sua jornada profissional e pessoal:

• Assistência Médica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos)
• Assistência Odontológica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos)
• Participação nos lucros e resultados
• Previdência Privada
• Política de Alimentação de acordo com localidade
• Política de Estacionamento ou Vale Transporte
• Seguro de vida
• Programa de Assistência ao Empregado: orientação psicológica, jurídica, financeira e assistência social
• Headspace – aplicativo focado em saúde mental
• Cartão ou Cesta de Natal aos funcionários de acordo com localidade
• Presente de Natal para filhos de até 11 anos de idade
• Licença maternidade estendida
• Programa para Gestantes e Bebês
• Política de incentivo a idiomas
• Programas de Mentoria e acesso a plataforma de treinamento

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.