Senior Program Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Turnkey Projects to lead complex rail turnkey initiatives in the Toronto area. You will direct planning, budgeting, staffing and risk management while ensuring on-time delivery and contract compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, clear client communication and the ability to manage multi-disciplined teams across vendors and internal groups. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years in program/project management with rail transit

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of program/project management experience with at least 5 years in rail transit.
• Experience in large multimillion mass transit turnkey projects.
• Working knowledge of safety and security, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, traction electrification systems, and operation & maintenance of rail systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs and reviews overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Acquires thorough knowledge of contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Determines and reviews budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• Manages and reviews the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency and meet budget goals.
• Leads the team to achieve cost and schedule objectives while addressing potential issues and ensuring milestones are met.
• Provides and presents project status reviews to client.
• Prepares and reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
• Ensure contract claims preparation and disputes handling per contract provisions.

Skills

Rail transit PM experience

Program management leadership

Cost estimation & budgeting

Scheduling & critical path analysis

Risk management & change orders

Contract negotiation

Safety & security knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PM Certification

Job description

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0136367

Date Posted: 2026-07-07

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

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, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Program Manager – Turnkey Projects, 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 the Toronto Area, Canada.

Accountabilities

• Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Acquires thorough knowledge of the required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Determines and reviews budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• Manages and reviews the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
• Leads the team to achieve all cost and schedule objectives while keeping alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Provides and presents project status reviews to client.
• Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
• Ensure contract claims preparation and disputes handling in accordance to contract provisions (e.g. identifying and applying any preventive/corrective action)
• Contribute to the promotion of business opportunities and manage the Change Orders/Variation Orders
• Ensure customer satisfaction monitoring
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and PM Certification or Equivalent Technical background

Required Skills

• A minimum of ten years of program/ project management experience with at least 5 years in rail transit industry.
• 5 years minimum experience working in project management in large multimillion mass transit turnkey projects.
• Working knowledge of safety and security, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems.
• Experience in the following areas of project management: Customer management, scheduling, planning, critical path analysis, change order management, risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiation.
• Strong Leadership and Communication Skills

About Us

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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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future.

That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology – and they love making a difference.

They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues.

Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers.

And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.

To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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