Project Director

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.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

As a Project Director, the incumbent will be required to lead and manage large size project or multiple small to medium size projects with same or similar customer/region. and will also be responsible to contribute to the company’s financial targets while meeting all deliverables and milestones for the project.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for overall projects supervision and their region/projects P&L.
• Coordinates the team regarding resource allocations within the Project Portfolio, monitors and controls the projects, and reports the overall performance of the portfolio.
• Drives project execution and controlling until contract closure, supporting the team with a particular focus on:
• Managing performance, costs, schedule, quality, and risks & opportunities 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 activities across all work packages.
• Ensuring lessons learned and driving project execution toward continuous improvement, including contributing to transformation plans and executing postmortem project lessons learned.
• Managing URS Projects Management resources in their project(s), ensuring team competence, development, and satisfaction while supporting the company’s footprint and business goals.
• Ensuring the development and training of project skills and expertise to achieve and sustain required levels.
• Sharing vision and demonstrating leadership by fostering alignment and focus within the project team.
• Creating an environment where the project team is motivated and focused on objectives.
• Displaying strong communication skills ensuring clarity with senior management, key customers, and project teams.
  
  

Key Requirements:

• Education:
• Degree or diploma from either a business or technical background.
• Experience:
• 10+ years of experience working in the railway transportation industry or similar industries (technical/aerospace field, etc.).
• 10–15+ years as a Project Manager with People Management/Leadership experience.
• Previous experience leading international projects in a matrix environment.
• Skills:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deliver under pressure.
• Certifications:
• PMP or IPMA.
• Location:
• Located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
• Language:
• Excellent English skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering degree is a plus.
  
  

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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.

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