[Hiring] Senior Lead Asset Manager @The Greenbrier Companies

Role Description

The Senior Lead Asset Manager provides strategic and operational oversight of Greenbrier’s owned and managed railcar assets. The role leads the Asset Management team, oversees shop performance, manages customer escalations, and supports fleet reliability, service levels, and customer requirements.

• Leads and develops Asset Managers and Senior Asset Managers.
• Provides strategic planning and execution oversight across the fleet.
• Evaluates estimates and invoices for accuracy, cost control, and alignment with customer requirements.
• Coordinates with internal Leasing and Fleet Management groups.
• Serves as a liaison among leadership, customers, vendors, and repair shops.
• Applies technical expertise and operational judgment to support decisions.
• Reinforces compliance with established Asset Management procedures.
• Directs continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, workflows, and operating standards.
• Responsible for team effectiveness, timely resolution of escalations, maintenance budget adherence, shop performance, repair-cycle efficiency, accurate operational reporting, and consistent application of Asset Management standards.
• Works closely with the Asset Management Program Planner and provides backup support during absences or periods of high program volume.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive rail industry experience required, with a focus on railcar maintenance, asset management, or repair operations.
• Demonstrated experience directly leading, coaching, and developing employees in a technical or operational environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• Experience using Power BI, Salesforce, Enspire, workflow automation, or AI-enabled productivity tools is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-making in technical, high-volume environments.
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Proactive, self-directed, and highly organized leader.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Committed to delivering exceptional internal and external customer service.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of AAR and FRA regulations strongly preferred.

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