Hitachi Rail · 1 week ago
Project Manager - Rolling Stock
Hitachi Rail is a global leader in digital transformation and technology, seeking a Project Manager - Rolling Stock to support their North American Vehicle projects. The role involves ensuring successful project delivery while managing client relationships and overseeing project schedules and documentation.
Railroad
Responsibilities
Ensure the on time, on budget and on quality delivery of the assigned project
Ensure target achievement of the assigned project in terms of Costs, Revenues, Margin and Cash-in
Ensure positive Client relationships by ensuring a direct interface with the client
Contribute to the promotion of business opportunities and manage the Change/Variation Orders
Ensure contract claims preparation and disputes handling in accordance with contract provisions (e.g. identifying and applying any preventive/corrective action.)
Ensure the completion of specific assigned activities and tasks of the project (e.g. preparation of Payment Certificates; preparation of Variation Orders, updating of any Claims, etc.)
Manage risk by interfacing with the appropriate stakeholders, managing contingencies and authorizing of their release
Manage the project schedule towards external (contractual) and internal stakeholders, overseeing the appropriate internal support functions
Track and optimize defined KPIs throughout the assigned project
Prepare and deliver monthly project progress reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Ensure analysis and records of Project documents and Contract administration (providing analysis, keeping records)
Ensure the preparation of Letters or reporting for the Project
Ensure the management of Project document control in the project SharePoint
Ensure Work in progress and accounts payable reporting and analysis
Promote a Zero Harm culture through the implementation and communication of applicable EH&S Policies and Procedures
Sub-Contractor management
Qualification
Required
Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical background
PMP® certification or equivalent, or able to obtain certification within twelve months of hire
Fluent in English
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing projects
Good collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience working in a matrix organization
Intercultural experience and collaboration with international team players
Knowledge of Earned Value Management
Willingness to travel 20-30% of the time
Preferred
Background in rolling stock manufacturing, maintenance, or another rail-related experience
Company
Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail is a provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling services and turnkey.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Business – Baltimore Sun
2026-01-13
2026-01-11
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