Senior Project Manager

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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:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia.

Key responsibilities:

• Project Manage the delivery of the Kuraby to Beenleigh project, accountability for Scope, Time, Cost, Risk, Quality and Change Control.

• Manage and coordinate the engineering, construction, testing & commissioning and verification & validation deliverables on the project.

• Manage and coordinate the engagement of all the Participants in the resolution of Interface and Possession issues.

• Facilitate the integrated Assurance process in accordance with the Integrated and Progressive Assurance Strategies.

• Facilitate the Transition to Operations process in accordance with the Integration Strategies.

• Supervising the production of the project plans and schedules.

• Coordinating project reporting in compliance with the Alliance and Internal requirements.

• Contract Administration.

• Coordinating and supporting internal and external audits.

• Attending/chairing Project meetings and arrange the preparation of progress reports, performance reviews and commercial reports.

• Ensuring all activities undertaken are conducted with due regard to a high-level of continuous improvement.

• Ensuring all activities undertaken are conducted with due regard to a high-level of safety.

Key knowledge and experience:

The suitable candidate will have strong experience in project management in rail systems and signalling systems, along with experience in system engineering, testing and integration activities, software verification and validation best practices and safety critical techniques.

• Significant commercial experience (5+ years) working in complex, multi-discipline engineering projects including phases of design, procurement, construction, commissioning. Ideally within the rail industry.

• Experience in turnkey projects (within rail signalling) highly desirable, particularly delivering systems such as ETCS.

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management.

• Training in PMP, Prince 2 or similar Project Management methodology.

• Initiative-taking, with excellent leadership, organisational, communication and people skills.

• Agile mindset, able to take prompt decisions in a challenging environment.

• Ability to work and lead in a multicultural environment.

• Microsoft Office proficiency.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse cultural organization with multiple key stakeholders displaying highly polished interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience in effective resource management and collaborating with a large multi-cultural team.

• Maintain strong working relationships with technology providers.

• Experience in real-time system engineering; testing and integration activities, software verification and validation best practices and safety critical techniques.

• Proactive, professional, and resilient

We encourage applications from all interested applicants, however we strongly encourage women and people from diverse backgrounds and minority groups to apply, as part of our commitment to build an inclusive workforce and work towards gender equality.

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance.

We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer:

• Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.

• Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.

• Salary Continuance Insurance.

• Paid Parental leave.

• Be Well Initiatives.

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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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