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About the Role

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Turnkey Projects to direct and review overall project planning, acquire knowledge of contractual obligations, and manage project execution to meet cost and schedule objectives. This role involves client interaction, financial analysis, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Acquires thorough knowledge of the required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Determines and reviews budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• Manages and reviews the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
• Leads the team to achieve all cost and schedule objectives while keeping alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Provides and presents project status reviews to client.
• Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
• Ensure contract claims preparation and disputes handling in accordance to contract provisions.
• Contribute to the promotion of business opportunities and manage the Change Orders/Variation Orders.
• Ensure customer satisfaction monitoring.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years of program/ project management experience with at least 5 years in rail transit industry.
• 5 years minimum experience working in project management in large multimillion mass transit turnkey projects.
• Working knowledge of safety and security, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems.
• Experience in customer management, scheduling, planning, critical path analysis, change order management, risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiation.

Skills

• Strong Leadership Skills
• Communication Skills

Location

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Type

• Full time
• No remote

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree
• PM Certification
• Equivalent Technical background

About the Company

• 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.
• Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future.
• That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.
• Our people love technology – and they love making a difference.
• They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues.
• Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.
• From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers.
• And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.
• Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.
• To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Equal Opportunity

• At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.
• It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.