Senior Lead Asset Manager

The Greenbrier Companies

. Provide strategic and operational oversight of Greenbrier’s owned and managed railcar assets .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in asset management, railcar maintenance, and operational oversight, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and performance optimization. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategic workflows, and analyze data to drive decision-making and enhance service levels.

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Rail Industry ExperienceAsset ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Railcar MaintenanceOperational OversightPerformance ManagementSOP DevelopmentCost AnalysisRepair ExecutionFleet AnalyticsTechnical Project CoordinationExcel ProficiencyAAR and FRA Regulations

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsProactive LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service Commitment

Tools & Technologies

Power BISalesforceEnspireWorkflow Automation ToolsAI-Enabled Productivity Tools

Industry Keywords

Rail Asset Management SystemsMaintenance OptimizationShop PerformanceCustomer EscalationsLifecycle Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational oversight of Greenbrier’s owned and managed railcar assets
Lead and develop Asset Managers and Senior Asset Managers
Oversee shop performance, customer escalations, fleet reliability, service levels, and customer requirements
Lead onboarding, training, performance development, and performance management for team members
Develop, refine, and roll out SOPs, workflows, and operational standards
Serve as subject matter expert on technical and procedural issues
Act as principal liaison for asset condition updates, escalations, and resolution planning with customers, repair shops, and internal departments
Make decisions regarding repair execution, shop performance, vendor coordination, and customer-impacting operational issues
Represent Asset Management in leadership meetings, cross-functional workgroups, customer briefings, and industry forums
Analyze shop performance, cost trends, performance anomalies, and maintenance optimization opportunities
Approve and audit complex repair estimates and invoices for regulatory compliance, standards adherence, and cost effectiveness
Oversee bad order and program cars through repair cycles using Greenbrier asset management systems
Direct and authorize scrapping processes for end-of-life assets
Provide strategic oversight of fleet performance, lifecycle planning, and regulatory compliance
Use fleet analytics to assess program health, diagnose cost drivers, and develop corrective actions
Provide executive-level oversight of program execution after handoff from the Asset Management Program Planner
Ensure accurate real-time reporting of mechanical events, maintenance programs, repair progress, and asset movement
Monitor regulatory changes and industry best practices and implement updates
Perform periodic railcar inspections
Provide overflow estimate and invoice review and approval support during peak demand

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive rail industry experience, focused on railcar maintenance, asset management, or repair operations
Experience coordinating technical projects with multiple stakeholders strongly preferred
Experience directly leading, coaching, and developing employees in a technical or operational environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Ability to interpret operational and financial data, identify trends, and translate findings into action
Experience with Power BI, Salesforce, Enspire, workflow automation, or AI-enabled productivity tools strongly preferred
Familiarity with rail asset management systems and processes preferred
Strong analytical and strategic decision-making in technical, high-volume environments
Excellent communication and ability to influence across functions and levels
Proactive, self-directed, and highly organized leadership
Skill in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Commitment to exceptional internal and external customer service
Working knowledge of AAR and FRA regulations strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote workplace
15% travel
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with known disabilities
Regular full-time employment