Associate Project Manager

Hitachi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international rail company is looking for an Associate Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will support project management coordination, engage with an international team, and ensure project delivery meets quality and safety standards. Qualifications include a Bachelor's and Engineering degree and 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in the GCC railway sector. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this fast-paced role. Join us to contribute to innovative rail solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Project Management experience required.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills needed.
• PMP Project Management certification is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the international team on project scope and responsibilities.
• Monitor project schedule, dependencies, and milestones.
• Assist in achieving project financial targets.

Skills

Project Management experience

Client-facing communication skills

Internal communication skills

GCC Railway experience

Analytical skills

Critical thinking skills

Logical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineer Degree

Tools

PMP Project Management certificate

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job ID: R0102727

Date Posted:

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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 theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Associate 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 Abu Dhabi UAE.

Who We Are

Hitachi Rail is an international leader with a global presence in signaling and the implementation of integrated transport systems for freight and passenger railways as well as mass transit systems. We design manufacture and implement signaling systems for the management and control of freight and passenger traffic on mainline railways as well as metros.

Hitachi Rail is not only a valuable company but a company based on values. We believe that our five key values guide our actions and make Hitachi Rail a competitive effective company: Customer Focus Innovation and Excellence People Team Spirit and Integrity.

Accountabilities

• Support the Senior Project Management in the coordination of an international team allocating responsibilities and deliverables with respect to Company processes and Project scope of work
• Support the development and monitoring of the Project schedule considering critical path activities dependencies and milestones in compliance with contract requirements and Project priorities
• Play an active role in the achievement of the Project financial targets in terms of costs revenues invoicing and cash‑flow
• Monitor the subcontractors progress payments and performances
• Support the Project Team with regular project meetings tracking action items facilitating information flow and promoting effective collaboration
• Ensure the delivery of the Project in compliance with Quality standards and Health Safety and Environmental regulations in accordance with contract conditions
• Assist the Contracts team in the preparation of contract claims and disputes in accordance to contract provisions
• Prepare and update regularly the Project Risk Analysis the Monthly and Quarterly Project reviews in accordance with the Company process
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including Client and Subcontractors and participate to regular progress meetings

Skills

• 3-5 years of Project Management experience
• Excellent client‑facing and internalcommunication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• GCC Railway experience is preferable
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Based in UAE is preferable
• PMP Project Management certificate holder is preferable
• Strong analytical critical and logical thinking skills

Education

• Bachelors Degree
• Engineer Degree

Languages

• English Proficiency
• Arabic is a plus

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Join us at is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics disability age or status.

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 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.