Product Owner

Job Description

Essa posição é para atuar em presencialmente em Contagem, MG. 

Who will you be working with?

As the Product Owner you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, data scientists, rail domain experts, and system architects responsible for designing and delivering advanced rail traffic management and dispatching solutions. You will lead the product strategy and execution for a relevant portfolio focused on real-time train movement planning and network optimization, working in close partnership with customers, operations teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure our solutions continuously evolve to meet the complex and dynamic needs of railway operations.

How will you make a difference?

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization of advanced dispatching and rail traffic optimization solutions. You will leverage your deep understanding of railway operations and market trends to translate complex operational challenges into scalable digital solutions that enhance network performance, safety, and efficiency. Modern rail movement planning systems rely on real-time data, optimization algorithms, and automated decision-making to improve network velocity, reduce delays, and maximize infrastructure capacity; you will be at the forefront of shaping these capabilities into customer value.

You will engage directly with customers and stakeholders to capture needs, validate solutions, and ensure strong product-market fit, while working closely with engineering teams to deliver high-impact features. By consolidating technical inputs, operational constraints, and business objectives, you will enable data-driven product decisions and ensure the continuous evolution of the product lifecycle. Your leadership will be critical in bridging strategy and execution in a highly complex, safety-critical environment, driving innovation in how rail networks are planned, optimized, and operated in real time.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Proven experience in Product Onweship, Product Management, or similar roles in complex, software-based systems.
• Experience with real-time systems, optimization platforms, or decision-support tools.
• Strong understanding of railway operations, including dispatching, signaling, traffic management, or network planning.
• Demonstrated ability to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and manage product lifecycle end-to-end, focused on software based systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, customers) in agile or hybrid environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical scenarios into actionable product decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Bonus/Desirable (not mandatory) skills:

• Experience with rail traffic management systems, dispatching platforms, or solutions such as Movement Planner, TMS, or similar.
• Experience in safety-critical or mission-critical environments (e.g., rail, aviation, energy, industrial systems).
• Familiarity with integration of OT (Operational Technology) and IT systems.
• Experience working directly with railway operators or logistics companies.
• MBA or postgraduate degree in Business, Strategy, or related fields.
• Experience in global product environments or multi-region deployments.
• Advanced Spanish.

What will your typical day look like?

• Define and continuously refine the product vision, roadmap, and feature prioritization for rail traffic management and movement planning solutions, balancing customer needs, operational impact, and business objectives.
• Engage directly with railway customers and end users (e.g., dispatchers, operations managers) to understand real-world challenges, validate use cases, and ensure strong product market fit.
• Translate complex rail operational requirements including dispatching rules, network constraints, and optimization goals into clear, actionable product requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate closely with software engineering, data science, and system architecture teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for real-time train planning and network optimization.
• Analyze system performance, operational KPIs, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements that improve network efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis on rail traffic management and decision-support systems to identify innovation opportunities and maintain product competitiveness.
• Drive the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through development, deployment, and continuous improvement, ensuring the product evolves with the needs of modern rail operations.
• Facilitate alignment across global and regional teams, ensuring consistency in product strategy, architecture, and customer experience across different markets.

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.
• 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.
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