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.
Are you ready to jump into an exciting career in the railway industry?
In Hitachi Rail we are looking for a talented Project Manager to join our team and help drive our innovative projects!
What your responsibilities will be?
Coordinate and manage, when necessary, the Consortium partners involved in the project in full respect of the Consortium agreement.
Manage a complex project (in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment), using adequately and opportunely the Project Management processes, methodologies, best practices, techniques and tools (Primavera P6).
Properly direct and manage the business associated to the project.
Ensure the satisfactory completion of the Contract with particular reference to quality, HSE, timescale, cost, resources and Employer satisfaction.
Ensure full compliance with Safety Requirements and full implementation of the Safety Plan throughout the project in close cooperation with the Safety Manager.
Define and develop the Customer relationship strategy: understand the client’s environment, determine the client’s interfaces and identify client’s responsibilities.
Be accountable for the project profitability, sales and costs.
Supervise and control the production and/or the product integration of project-related systems, which include the entire supply chain of the specific activities of the project and its products, interfacing with suppliers and engineering.
Monthly monitor the profit of the project and identify and implement (and/or assure the implementation) the necessary action plan to maximize the profit.
Supervise, monitor and coordinate the validation and verification of the systems, both in the factory and on-site, in order to get the Customer’s validation and commissioning of the plant.
Define the project structure including the project management organization and project team organization, assigning project roles and responsibilities to individuals.
Set internal targets in line with Contract requirements and GTS expectations.
Identify and implement the Project Management Plan (PMP).
Approve the general organization procedures (including the Project Quality Plan) and all contractual procedures to be reviewed and approved by the Employer.
Approve processes and general procedures (including progress measurement and performance measurements procedures).
Implement the Project and mobilize the staff.
Manage the project risks including contingency plans and risk mitigation.
Be focused on anticipation, especially in risks and opportunities management, pursuing continuous improvement
Who are you?
University Degree in Engineering (Electronic, Telecommunication or Computer).
At least 5 years’ experience in project management and at least 5 years in Communication and Control Systems projects.
Good technical background of the following systems in the Metro or Railway environment: Communications and Control, Security, Passenger information comfort.
Fluency in English is mandatory, Arabic is a plus.
Willing to be relocated in the Middle East for a medium/long term period (> 3 years) and to business missions worldwide.
Team worker with strong leadership skills, able to manage teams and resources that do not necessarily report to him/her in the hierarchy.
Problem solver with a proactive attitude, business oriented with strong motivation to work towards targets.
Proven experience in managing customers, stakeholders and complex projects in difficult contexts, with challenging targets, within a multicultural and international environment, facing multi-disciplinary technical areas
What can we offer?
Attractive salary that reflects your expertise, plus additional perks that enhance your overall package.
Performance-based yearly discretionary bonus plan.
Inbound relocation package if you join us from outside United Arab Emirates.
Medical and life insurance for you and your family.
We support your children’s education with our schooling allowance to help you with tuition fees.
Travel home once a year with our air ticket allowance.
Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working hours and remote working.
We invest in your career! Access to a variety of learning programs to continue growing and developing your skills.
Ready to shape the future with us?
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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