Interface 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.

• Act as the primary contact for all interface-related issues during construction to commissioning between the consortium partner, vendors, and internal subject area teams.
• Develop and maintain interface management plans, including documentation of requirements, specifications, and agreements.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure that interface requirements are incorporated into design specifications. Review technical documentation and drawings to verify compliance with interface requirements.
• Ensure that interfaces between different components of the railway system (e.g., track, signaling, rolling stock) are effectively managed to minimize conflicts and delays. Establish criteria to assess each interface based on its criticality, complexity, and risk.
• Overseeing the creation and development of Systems Interface Control Documents (ICD) by technical leads, ensuring ICDs cover all aspects of an interface's lifecycle from design through installation, testing, commissioning, and beyond.
• Coordinating and facilitating regular interface meetings with the consortium partner, vendors, and internal discipline teams to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to identify interface issues, resolve conflicts, and track progress.
• Act as a liaison between project teams and external stakeholders to communicate interface requirements and resolve issues. Establishing and maintaining metrics and conducting regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with interface management processes and procedures.

• Developing cost and time estimates for new or proposed programs, including an assessment of foreseeable risks.
• Ensuring that assigned task proceed according to schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all requirements. This includes revising plans and forecasts as required to accommodate changes in circumstances.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork among project stakeholders to promote effective interface management.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate interface management processes to identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements as needed

• Well developed verbal skills to interact effectively and professionally in a variety of forums,
• Coordinate communication and collaboration between various stakeholders such as engineers, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies..
• Well developed writing skills to prepare effective reports, documents, etc. in a clear and concise format.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to identify interface issues, resolve conflicts, and track progress.
• Provide regular updates to project management and stakeholders on interface-related activities and issues.

• Fostering a collaborative and cooperative environment among all team members, promoting effective teamwork and problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple interfaces concurrently.
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the job and in relations with others.

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. An advanced degree such as a Masters.
• Proven experience in interface management for large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the transportation, construction, or rail industry.
• Experience working with consortium partners and collaborate with multiple vendors across various subject areas (e.g., electrification, track, civil, etc.) tapping into your excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and technical writing skills.
• A strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple interfaces concurrently.
• An analytical mentality with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Experience with safety and security critical systems.
• Make timely decisions, both independently and in concert with others, after a thorough evaluation of all relevant factors.

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