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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
To support the existing project portfolio, and help in our pursuit of future business opportunities, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team.
The Project Manager will be responsible for project activities to ensure their successful delivery. The Project Manager will need to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team of experts to safely deliver vital train control solutions, while working within the confines of established processes and norms. Strong communication, negotiation, leadership and organizational skills are necessary. These skills, combined with experience in project planning, cost control and managing risks are keys to success in this role.
As part of the role, the Project Manager will develop project plans / schedules and drive the teams to deliver on their commitments on time and within budget. They will often need to engage others within the organization to secure appropriate resources for the work and regularly prepare and present status reports for both internal management and the customer. Furthermore, when business opportunities arise, the Project Manager will be expected to execute on the bid strategy, manage the bids activities, process and deliverables, support cost estimating activities, and drive teams to deliver strong, competitive offers.

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement and manage projects related to Urban Rail Signalling 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.
• Strategically manage client’s expectations.
• Lead the team to create an appropriately detailed schedule and then use that schedule and critical path to manage the execution of the project.
• Evaluate and report on project “Estimates to Complete” in accordance with company practices thus providing clarity on cost exposures and future labour needs.
• Possess an ability to review and input into the project Risk register. Once risks are established, be accountable for decisions on expenditures of mitigation actions to support the most advantageous option for the company and project’s benefit and success.
• Possess the ability to share vision and demonstrate 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.
• Display strong communications skills ensuring clarity with senior management, the client and the project team.

Key Requirements:

• Degree from either a Business or Technical background or equivalent experience
• 5 to 10+ years in railway transportation industry or from Technical field
• 5 to 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager with People Management / Leadership experience
• Experience with P&L and/or Bid Management
• Previous experience leading international projects in a matrix environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record in delivering software and hardware for vital systems
• Experience with SW testing, SW integration and Test Environment set up would be an asset
• Experience delivering complex bids and proposals
• Ability to understand technical matters would be an asset
• Direct experience working with Train Control Systems would be an asset.

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