Hitachi Rail · 1 day ago
Project Planner
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expHitachi Rail is a global leader in digital transformation and technology. The Project Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining project schedules, collaborating with teams to define tasks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Railroad
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies
Collaborate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to define project deliverables and scope
Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect changes in requirements or timelines
Identify potential risks and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies
Organize regular status meetings with stakeholders to review project progress and address any issues
Ensure alignment between project milestones and organizational objectives
Utilize project management tools and software for tracking schedules and reporting
Qualification
Required
Strong planning and organizational skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Proficiency in project management software like MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent
5+ years of experience in project planning or a similar role
Proven track record of successfully managing project schedules and meeting deadlines
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
Understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall
Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation techniques
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly desirable
Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Additional language proficiency is a plus
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Experience working in cross-functional teams within a matrix organization
Familiarity with tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or other data visualization software
Master's degree in related field or equivalent experience
Strong negotiation and influencing skills to manage stakeholders effectively
Benefits
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA and Well-Being plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
Company paid holidays and vacation days
Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, and Employee Assistance Plan
Company
Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail is a provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling services and turnkey.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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