Manager, Integration, Testing & Verification

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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Position: Manager, Integration, Testing & Verification

We are looking for a Manager, Integration, Testing & Verification to manage and coordinate all activities associated with an IVVQ work package.

S/he will supervise and direct the duties of staff members assigned to them, including the coordination of activities/time and delegation of workload. They will also ensure that the work performed by the team meets overall product/project requirements, consistent with the standards of Hitachi Rail.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the implementation of a vigorous IVVQ program.
2. Writes the IVVQ Plans.
3. Tailors the IVVQ environment (process, practices and tools) including both for factory and site according to Country/Company requirements.
4. Plans, coordinates and monitors the performance of the work, identifies and manages risks during all the Work Package lifecycle until the closure.
5. Ensures compliance with commitments relating to the Work Package (costs, deadlines, quality) in accordance with project plans and objectives.
6. Manages and coordinates internal teams performing a work package.
7. Liaises with the Solution Engineering Manager for all aspects relating to the work package.
8. Conducts all work package activities (including those relating to risks and opportunities) to reach completion of the project.
9. Performs WPM role from authorization to start until closure of the work package for all aspects of the work package including organization, scheduling, effort, budget, etc.
10. Ensures that the IVVQ strategy is defined and maintained for entire lifecycle of the project/product.
11. Acts as the main point-of-contact for the CENELEC Independent Validator.
12. Ensures that the IVVQ team adheres to in-scope standards and IVVQ plans.
13. Provides leadership and motivation to staff while acting as a mentor to assigned staff.
14. Provides input to IVVQ Functional Manager to manage and evaluate employees' performance.
15. Prepares and implements low level plans, schedules and budgets for software projects and reports status.
16. Assists the IVVQ Functional Manager on staffing plans and in adherence to capital and expense budgets.
17. Works in conjunction with the IVVQ Functional Manager to ensure all recommendations (such as training, tools, etc.) adhere to overall departmental budget.
18. Chairs IVVQ reviews.
19. Ensures that the test automation process is fully deployed on the project/product.
20. Provides support to the IVVQ Functional Manager for cost estimates during the bid process.
21. Provides IVVQ risks and the value associated with the risks for a particular bid.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, System Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
2. More than 8 years relevant working experience.
3. Understanding of Work Package Management concepts.
4. Understanding and managing the risks.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. Experience in managing small to medium IVVQ teams.
2. Deep understanding of the Project Management Principles (ideally achieved through managing projects for multiple years).
3. Practical experience in terms of creating and executing complex test plans and procedures.
4. Ability to manage projects within budget/schedule in a challenging environment.
5. Experience in working within a team using Agile Methodologies.
6. Expert knowledge of task planning, including estimation, performance tracking and reporting.
7. Practical experience in using typical programs which are part of Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Expert knowledge of requirements management and problems tracking tools (e.g. Jira, ClearQuest, DOORS, etc.).
9. Knowledgeable of SelTrac CBTC signaling systems.
10. Expert knowledge of the roles and activities of other departments that are related to IVVQ.
11. Knowledge of Engineering risk and decision-making process.
12. Professional Engineer's Licence (P.Eng.).

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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