Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerAs the leader in transit technology, Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions (HMMS - formerly known as Clever Devices) vision is to make meaningful contributions to worldwide mobility. Our goal is to be the leading provider of exciting technology that improves the quality of mobility in communities around the world. We are continuing to grow, and are looking for a Senior Project Manager join our team.The Senior Project Manager is a transit industry veteran with a proven track record for leading the design, development, and implementation of Transit ITS projects. A dynamic leader, with excellent communications, interpersonal skills, acknowledged industry experience, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading project teams, managing resources, adherence to schedule performance, and managing the financials of projects throughout the full development life cycle. This also includes management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.Please note: Candidates must be able to commute to the Los Angeles, CA region on a weekly basis as this position requires significant on-site presence at the client.Primary Responsibilities:Manage all aspects of a project, including planning, organization, and implementation of project activities, ensuring projects are managed in line with scope, budget, schedule, and quality standardsProvide overall project communication to stakeholders and meet project requirements and stakeholder expectationsServes as primary point of contact with the customer of the project and keeps customer appraised of project progressManage and oversee all project activities, such as issue tracking and risk mitigation, facilitating project team meetings and preparing/delivering status reportsWork closely with cross functional departments (Deployment, Engineering Design, Installation, and Field Service) to ensure successful execution of projectsEstablished a working relationship with the customer's stakeholders and maintains good communication correspondence with customer.Assembles appropriate team to meet and exceed project expectationsProvide direction and control of work performed in the framework of project, including monitoring the critical path and implementation of appropriate corrective actionsCoordinate and perform review of the project deliverables, software and hardware, and report on project performanceManage and plan with the Systems Engineering and Product/Engineering team leads for technical review of system design and documentation with the customerEstablishes a project plan and schedules according to established company practices, polices, tools and templates.Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to program master plansManages financial schedule performance of assigned projectsMaintains and keeps scheduling of assigned projects and communicates schedule changes as necessaryManages full lifecycle of project and ensures each aspect of the project is completedManages procurement of equipment and materials necessary to execute on projectsDevelops subcontractors' scopes of work, executes subcontracts and manages subcontractors as may be necessaryCoordinates with Sales and Account Managers to further sales opportunitiesMay coordinate proposal preparation, including standards of work and specifications, estimation of product and service costs.May participate in negotiation and administration of contractsTravel required for onsite at customers facility up to 40%Adheres to company processes and policies.Skills Required:10+ years' experience as a Project Manager in a technical or engineering environment with a focus on delivering projects to external customers.B.S. Degree and or 5+ Years as a Project Manager in and ITS environmentPMP certification or equivalent preferred.Experience in transit industry.Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as ability to learn new software programs such as Microsoft Dynamics AXStrong team building and leadership skills. Ability to lead the team.Strong organizational skillsStrong problem-solving skillsStrong analytical skillsStrong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong verbal and written communications, presentation, and persuasive skillsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong negotiation and influence skillsHitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer