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Hitachi Rail · 3 months ago

Project Manager [Rail Signaling / CBTC]

New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $178K/yr

10+ years exp

Hitachi Rail is a global leader in digital transformation and technology solutions. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering train control solutions while ensuring project compliance with quality and safety standards, managing client expectations, and reporting on project status.

Railroad

Responsibilities

To implement and manage projects in accordance with contractual requirements and company processes. Furthermore, to be charged with overall performance/schedule compliance, cash flow and budget of the project while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained

To strategically manage client’s expectations and wants with respective to what is achievable within the company’s overall business

To evaluate the need for out of scope work in-light of strategic project gains. Enforcing policies and procedures to ensure no unauthorized work is being conducted

To be able to evaluate and report on project 'Estimates to Complete' in accordance with company practices thus providing clarity on cost exposures and future labor needs

To possess an ability to review and input into the project Risk List to allow visibility on business exposure. Once risks are established, to be responsible for decisions on expenditures of mitigation monies to support the most advantageous option for the company and project’s benefit and success

To possess the ability to show vision and direction from a leadership perspective, thus fostering a single path for the whole project team. Furthermore, to show strength with compassion creating an environment where the project team is motivated and focused on the objective

To display strong communications skills ensuring clarity with senior management, the client and the project team

Qualification

CBTC railway signalingBudgetingFinancial managementProject managementRisk assessmentProject management toolsLeadership skillsMulticultural team coordinationSelf-disciplinedProactiveEngineering degreePMPIPMA certificationFluent in English

Required

15 years of experience in related industry or from technical/aerospace field

10 years of experience as a project manager

University degree in Engineering (Electronic, Telecommunications, or Informatics) or equivalent experience gained through professional practice

Strong technical expertise in Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) railway signaling systems

Demonstrated experience handling high-complexity projects in challenging contexts, including multicultural and international settings, with a focus on multi-disciplinary technical aspects

Proven ability to organize and coordinate multiple, international remote teams effectively

Self-disciplined, proactive, and entrepreneurial, with a strong commitment to achieving targets and a rigorous work ethic

Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams

Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

Solid understanding of budgeting, financial management, and risk assessment

Fluent in English, capable of working effectively in International and multicultural environments