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As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Vice President, Product Management / Railserve
Marmon Rail Group / Marmon Holdings / Berkshire Hathaway
Location - Houston area hybrid role with travel
Candidates already residing in the Houston market will receive priority consideration due to the executive leadership and cross-functional partnership requirements of the role.
Rail Technology | Industrial Automation | Houston, TX
Transform Industrial Technology in the Rail Industry
Railserve is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Vice President of Product Management to lead the productization, industrialization, deployment, customer support and lifecycle management of our next generation rail technology platforms, including YardGuard.
This is not a traditional software product leadership role. We are looking for a leader who has built and scaled technology products in demanding industrial environments where safety, reliability, asset utilization, field deployment, and operational performance are critical.
The ideal candidate comes from industries such as:
- Rail transportation
- Heavy Industrial Automation
- Oil & gas automation
- Mining technology
- Port and terminal operations
- Heavy manufacturing
- Material handling systems
- Industrial equipment and controls
- Connected industrial assets and IoT
Preference will be given to candidates with experience commercializing technology in field based industrial environments where reliability, safety, serviceability, and operational performance are critical.
What You'll Lead
You will build and scale the product organization responsible for transforming innovative technologies into reliable scalable products that can be manufactured, deployed, supported and successfully adopted by customers.
This includes:
- Product strategy, requirements, and portfolio management
- End-to-end project management of individual product initiatives
- Commercialization and go-to-market readiness
- Productization, industrialization and production readiness
- Deployment and field implementation
- Customer support, technical interface, and lifecycle services
- Product economics and business performance
- Cross-functional leadership across engineering, operations, commercial, and executive leadership teams
The successful candidate will bridge strategy and execution while building the discipline, organization, project management rigor, and operating model required to scale emerging technologies across Railserve and the broader rail market.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek a business builder who understands how to take industrial technologies from development through productization, deployment, customer support and scale.
Ideal Background
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial technology, product management, automation, or related fields
- Proven success taking connected hardware, software, sensors, controls, automation, or industrial IoT solutions from development through productization and scaled deployment
- Strong product and project management capability, including requirements definition, stage-gate execution, risk management, and cross-functional delivery
- Experience building products for demanding field environments where reliability, serviceability and operational performance are critical
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through product launch, deployment, customer support and lifecycle management
- Deep understanding of product economics, capital allocation, pricing strategy, and business case development
Preferred Industry Experience
Most preferred:
- Rail transportation
- Rail technology
- Rail operations
- Rail services
Relevant alternatives:
- Industrial automation
- Oil & gas operations technology
- Mining automation
- Process control systems
- Heavy equipment manufacturers
- Port and logistics automation
- Industrial safety technologies
- Connected asset monitoring platforms
Education
The strongest candidates will possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems, or related discipline)
- MBA strongly preferred
- Combination of technical credibility and executive business leadership
Location
Houston area strongly preferred.
Candidates already residing in the Houston market will receive priority consideration due to the executive leadership and cross-functional partnership requirements of the role.
Leadership Profile
You are:
- A commercially minded product leader rather than a pure technologist
- Comfortable working directly with customers and field operations
- Equally effective in the boardroom and in operating environments
- Experienced building organizations, processes, and capabilities from the ground up
- Skilled at balancing innovation, safety, quality, reliability, and financial performance
- Driven by solving real operational challenges through technology
If you've successfully taken industrial technologies from development through productization, deployment, customer support and scale in rail, industrial automation, or other field based industrial environments and are excited about building the next generation of rail technology solutions, we’d like to hear from you.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Vice President, Product Management / Railserve
Marmon Rail Group / Marmon Holdings / Berkshire Hathaway
Location - Houston area hybrid role with travel
Candidates already residing in the Houston market will receive priority consideration due to the executive leadership and cross-functional partnership requirements of the role.
Rail Technology | Industrial Automation | Houston, TX
Transform Industrial Technology in the Rail Industry
Railserve is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Vice President of Product Management to lead the productization, industrialization, deployment, customer support and lifecycle management of our next generation rail technology platforms, including YardGuard.
This is not a traditional software product leadership role. We are looking for a leader who has built and scaled technology products in demanding industrial environments where safety, reliability, asset utilization, field deployment, and operational performance are critical.
The ideal candidate comes from industries such as:
- Rail transportation
- Heavy Industrial Automation
- Oil & gas automation
- Mining technology
- Port and terminal operations
- Heavy manufacturing
- Material handling systems
- Industrial equipment and controls
- Connected industrial assets and IoT
Preference will be given to candidates with experience commercializing technology in field based industrial environments where reliability, safety, serviceability, and operational performance are critical.
What You'll Lead
You will build and scale the product organization responsible for transforming innovative technologies into reliable scalable products that can be manufactured, deployed, supported and successfully adopted by customers.
This includes:
- Product strategy, requirements, and portfolio management
- End-to-end project management of individual product initiatives
- Commercialization and go-to-market readiness
- Productization, industrialization and production readiness
- Deployment and field implementation
- Customer support, technical interface, and lifecycle services
- Product economics and business performance
- Cross-functional leadership across engineering, operations, commercial, and executive leadership teams
The successful candidate will bridge strategy and execution while building the discipline, organization, project management rigor, and operating model required to scale emerging technologies across Railserve and the broader rail market.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek a business builder who understands how to take industrial technologies from development through productization, deployment, customer support and scale.
Ideal Background
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial technology, product management, automation, or related fields
- Proven success taking connected hardware, software, sensors, controls, automation, or industrial IoT solutions from development through productization and scaled deployment
- Strong product and project management capability, including requirements definition, stage-gate execution, risk management, and cross-functional delivery
- Experience building products for demanding field environments where reliability, serviceability and operational performance are critical
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through product launch, deployment, customer support and lifecycle management
- Deep understanding of product economics, capital allocation, pricing strategy, and business case development
Preferred Industry Experience
Most preferred:
- Rail transportation
- Rail technology
- Rail operations
- Rail services
Relevant alternatives:
- Industrial automation
- Oil & gas operations technology
- Mining automation
- Process control systems
- Heavy equipment manufacturers
- Port and logistics automation
- Industrial safety technologies
- Connected asset monitoring platforms
Education
The strongest candidates will possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems, or related discipline)
- MBA strongly preferred
- Combination of technical credibility and executive business leadership
Location
Houston area strongly preferred.
Candidates already residing in the Houston market will receive priority consideration due to the executive leadership and cross-functional partnership requirements of the role.
Leadership Profile
You are:
- A commercially minded product leader rather than a pure technologist
- Comfortable working directly with customers and field operations
- Equally effective in the boardroom and in operating environments
- Experienced building organizations, processes, and capabilities from the ground up
- Skilled at balancing innovation, safety, quality, reliability, and financial performance
- Driven by solving real operational challenges through technology
If you've successfully taken industrial technologies from development through productization, deployment, customer support and scale in rail, industrial automation, or other field based industrial environments and are excited about building the next generation of rail technology solutions, we’d like to hear from you.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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Who's Hiring
- State Street24
- WSP7
- JPMorganChase7
- Fidelity Investments7
- Humana5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Banking & Financial Services
- Insurance
- Telecommunications
- Law & Legal Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of program management jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive program or portfolio management experience
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs at enterprise scale
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification
- Proficiency with enterprise PPM tools and project management platforms
- Experience building or maturing a PMO or program governance framework
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, with an MBA preferred
Tips for Your Vice President of Program Management Job Search
Quantify portfolio scale on your resume
VP-level program management resumes need to show the size of what you've owned, not just that you owned it. Include total program budgets managed, number of concurrent workstreams, and cross-functional team headcount so hiring managers can gauge your operating level immediately.
Highlight governance and operating model experience
Many VP of program management openings are created specifically to build or fix how a company delivers at scale. If you've designed program governance frameworks, defined stage-gate processes, or stood up a PMO from scratch, make that visible in your resume's summary and your top bullet points.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of program management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies in active transformation
VP of program management roles spike at companies undergoing M&A integration, cloud migration, or regulatory overhaul. When targeting openings, look for signals in the job description like 'standing up a new function' or 'maturing delivery capability', these indicate real authority, not a maintenance role.
Prepare a structured program case study for interviews
Expect at least one deep-dive interview where you walk through a complex program from charter to close. Prepare a two- to three-minute version that covers the business problem, the governance model you put in place, one failure you recovered from, and the measurable outcome you delivered.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the VP level, the reporting line and decision rights matter as much as title and pay. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you own the full program management function or inherit a dotted-line structure, that distinction determines whether you can actually execute the mandate.
Vice President of Program Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of program managements?
The most active employers for vice president of program managements right now are State Street, WSP, and JPMorganChase, and the most openings are in New York, Massachusetts, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology, defense contracting, and large healthcare systems consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many vice president of program management jobs are remote?
About 83% of vice president of program management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the seniority and cross-functional coordination demands of the role. Portfolio-level oversight and enterprise PMO leadership tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to hardware delivery, manufacturing, or on-site transformation programs are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a vice president of program management?
Most vice presidents of program management progress from senior program manager or director roles after building a record of delivering large, complex programs across multiple business units. Earning a PgMP or PMP certification strengthens your candidacy. Gaining experience designing governance frameworks, managing executive stakeholders, and leading teams through ambiguous, high-stakes initiatives is what separates candidates who get promoted from those who plateau at the director level.
Can you get a vice president of program management job with limited experience?
Getting hired at the VP level with limited program management experience is rare, but candidates who have led high-visibility enterprise initiatives, built out a PMO function in a smaller organization, or transitioned from a VP role in a related discipline like operations or engineering sometimes make the jump successfully. Demonstrating that you've owned end-to-end program accountability, not just coordination, is the key differentiator hiring managers look for.
What does the vice president of program management interview process look like?
The interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership philosophy and scope of past programs, and multiple rounds with cross-functional executives and direct reports. Expect at least one structured case-study or presentation round where you walk through how you've built or improved a program delivery function. Some companies add a written exercise or a panel with the CHRO or CFO before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of program management jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of program management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target companies, and apply directly to each one.
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