Principal Project RAMS Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Principal Project RAMS Manager to lead safety and reliability efforts on complex projects in Brisbane, Australia. The role blends hands-on RAMS activities with strategic planning, budgeting, and schedule alignment to ensure project success.

You will oversee RAMS and V&V, ensure EN standards compliance, manage staffing and documentation, and drive training, process improvements, and bid support while upholding safety and quality. Based in Brisbane with our global team.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Safety analysis (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP), Safety Case development, Safety Plan creation.
• Application of safety standards (e.g., EN50126, EN50128, EN50129, IEC 61508).
• At least ten years of experience in signalling or another safety critical engineering area.
• At least ten years of RAMS experience in the use of appropriate safety engineering techniques, such as PHA, FTA, FMEA etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage RAMS and V&V activities for complex projects, ensuring they align with project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with system safety and reliability requirements.
• Oversee RAMS project staffing and documentation issuance.
• Ensure the safety assessment (ISA) certification (NoBo).
• Monitor workloads, align RAMS schedules with project timelines, and proactively manage risks to prevent issues.
• Contribute to training, process improvement and support bid preparation while upholding safety standards.

Skills

Safety analysis

Safety Case development

Safety Plan creation

EN50126 compliance

IEC 61508 compliance

RAMS management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Location:Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaJob ID:R0141762Date Posted:2026-08-14Company Name:HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTDProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA 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 a Principal Project RAMS 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 Accountabilities:Manage RAMS and V&V activities for complex projects, ensuring they align with project budgets, schedules, and quality standards. Ensure compliance with system safety and reliability requirements.Oversee RAMS project staffing and documentation issuance.Ensure the safety assessment (ISA) certification (NoBo).Monitor workloads, align RAMS schedules with project timelines, and proactively manage risks to prevent issues.Contribute to training, process improvement and support bid preparation while upholding safety standards.Required Skills / Knowledge:Engineering Degree or equivalent.Safety analysis (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP), Safety Case development, Safety Plan creation.Application of safety standards (e.g., EN50126, EN50128, EN50129, IEC 61508).Required Experience:At least ten years of experience in signalling or another safety critical engineering area.At least ten years of RAMS experience in the use of appropriate safety engineering techniques, such as PHA, FTA, FMEA etc.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 in your career with training and development available.Salary Continuance Insurance#LI-CL1Thank 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.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail