Associate Project Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support Urban Rail Signaling projects. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of project management experience, particularly in Rail & Transit. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Project Manager to ensure project compliance and safety standards are maintained. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Project/Operational Management.
• Rail & Transit experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in managing projects related to Urban Rail Signaling.
• Enforce policies and procedures to ensure authorized work.
• Lead progress meetings and project reviews.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Support the project activities (including those relating to risks & opportunities) to reach completion of the project regarding its technical, contractual, financial, and customer satisfaction aspects. For low criticality Work Packages, manage and coordinate internal and external dedicated. The Associate Project Manager is expected to be autonomous and responsible in supporting the Project Manager in running the project organization and activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Project Manager in implementing and managing projects related to Urban Rail Signaling in accordance with contractual requirements and company processes. Contribute to overall performance/schedule compliance, cash flow and budget of the project while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Support the Project Manager in evaluating the need for "out of scope" work in-light of strategic project additional opportunities.
• Enforcing policies and procedures to ensure no unauthorized work is being conducted. Seek out and secure opportunities for variation orders to increase the project margin.
• Support evaluation and report on project "Estimates to Complete" in accordance with company practices thus providing clarity on cost exposures and future labour needs.
• Support review and input to the project register. For low criticality Work Packages, be accountable for decisions on expenditures of mitigation actions to support the most advantageous option for the company and project's benefit and success.
• Display strong communications skills ensuring clarity with the project team and external stakeholders (e.g. customer, subcontractors etc.).
• Understand the project contract requirements for forecasting & reporting as required by the project to the customer.
• For low criticality Work Packages, lead the team to create an appropriately detailed schedule and then use that schedule and critical path to manage the execution of the project.
• For low criticality Work Packages, evaluate the need for "out of scope" work in-light of strategic project additional opportunities.
• Enforcing policies and procedures to ensure no unauthorized work is being conducted. Seek out and secure opportunities for variation orders to increase the project margin.
• For low criticality Work Packages work with Department Managers to review resource requirements (such as LFR, etc) and assist in managing and addressing cost overrun / underruns.
• For low criticality Work Packages, lead progress meetings and project reviews.
• For Low Criticality Work Packages, prepare and present progress report and associated KPIs.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree / Master's degree in Engineering, Technical or any Related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Project/Operational Management Experience.
• Rail & Transit Experience is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP/IPMA Certification is preferred.

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.

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