Senior Project Manager

About Us 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. About Us 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. Job Description As a Senior Project Manager, the Incumbent will be responsible to lead and manage multiple small to medium size projects within the same or similar customer/region. The incumbent will also be responsible for contributing to the company’s financial targets while meeting all deliverables and milestones for the project. Key Accountabilities The Senior Project Manager has the overall projects supervision and is responsible for their project P&L. Coordinate the team regarding resource allocations within the projects with the Project Portfolio Director/Project Director, monitor and control the Projects, and report on overall performance. Drive project execution and controlling until contract closure, supporting the team with a particular focus on: Managing performance, costs, schedule, quality, and risks & opportunities for mitigation actions. Managing interface with key customers, ensuring customer satisfaction for the project(s). Understanding product development dependencies. Implementing, with the support of Operations (PMO), a solid and comprehensive EAC process, sales and cash forecasts and risks & opportunities management. Following Group processes, methods, tools, and practices to deliver projects. Monitoring the performance of the different activities in all work packages. Ensuring lessons learned and driving Projects execution towards continuous improvement. This includes direct contribution to Transformation plans and execution of postmortem Projects lessons learned. Managing URS Projects Management resources in their project(s), ensuring their optimum competence, development, and satisfaction, while supporting the Company’s footprints and SBP business goals. Ensuring the development and training of Project skills and expertise to ensure that the required level is achieved and sustained. Possess the ability to share vision and demonstrate direction from a leadership perspective, fostering a unified path for the projects team in their project(s). Demonstrate strength with compassion, creating an environment where the project team is motivated and focused on the objectives. Display strong communication skills ensuring clarity with senior management, key customers, and the projects teams of their projects. Key Requirements 15 years of experience in related industry or from technical/aerospace field. 5–10 years of experience as a project manager with people management/leadership experience. 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, knowledge of New York specificities is a plus Previous experience leading international projects in a matrix environment. Excellent communication skills. Able to deliver under pressure. PMP or IPMA certification. Located in New York Area Strong English skills. Preferred Qualifications Engineering Degree is considered a plus. Estimated Compensation The Company provides the following estimated compensation range and general description of benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The exact salary may vary depending on skill and experience, and the Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Estimated Base Salary Range: $151,559 - $190,964 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 Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to View email address on click.appcast.io. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. 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