Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Flex-time

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Toronto to lead complex projects from planning to contract closure. You will supervise project teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with customers to ensure delivery and satisfaction.

You will bring 15+ years in aerospace/related fields, CBTC signaling expertise, and a PMP/IPMA certification. This full-time role requires presence in the GTA and agile cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in related industry or from technical/aerospace field.
• 5–10 years as a project manager with people management / leadership experience.
• University degree in Engineering (Electronic, Telecommunications, or Informatics) or equivalent.
• Strong technical expertise in CBTC railway signaling system.
• Previous experience leading international projects in a matrix environment.
• PMP or IPMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Overall project supervision and P&L ownership.
• Coordinate resources allocations within projects and monitor performance.
• Drive project execution and control until contract closure.
• Manage performance, costs, schedule, quality, risks and opportunities.
• Interface with key customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Support transformation plans and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Develop and train project skills to sustain capability.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

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.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Job ID: R1013053 | Date Posted: 2026-07-07 | Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. | Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management | Job Schedule: Full time | Remote: No

Able to lead and manage multiple small to medium size projects with same or similar customer / region. Responsible to contribute to the company's financial targets while meeting all deliverables and milestones for the project.

Key Accountabilities

• The Senior Project Manager has the overall projects supervision and is responsible for their project P&L.
• Coordinate the team regarding resources allocations within the projects with the Project Portfolio Director / Project Director, monitor and control the Projects and reports on the overall performance.
• Drive project execution and controlling until contract closure, supporting the team with a particular focus on:
• Managing performance, costs, schedule, quality, and risks & opportunities for mitigation actions.
• Managing interface with key customers, ensuring customer satisfaction for the project(s).
• Understanding product development dependencies
• Implementing with the support of Operations (PMO) a solid and comprehensive EAC process, sales and cash forecasts and risks & opportunities management
• Follow Group processes, methods, tools and practices to deliver projects
• Monitoring the performance of the different activities in all work packages.
• Ensuring lessons learned and drive Projects execution towards continuous improvement.
• This covers, in particular, direct contribution to Transformation plans and execution of postmortem Projects lessons learnt.
• Managing URS Projects Management resources in their project(s), ensuring their optimum competence, development, satisfaction, supporting the Company's footprints and SBP business goals
• Ensuring the development and training of Project skills and expertise to ensure that the required level is achieved and sustained
• Possess the ability to share vision and demonstrate direction from a leadership perspective, thus fostering a single path for the projects team in their project(s).
• Furthermore, demonstrate strength with compassion, creating an environment where the project team is motivated and focused on the objectives.
• Display strong communications skills ensuring clarity with senior management, key customers and the projects teams of their projects.

Key Requirements

• 15 years of experience in related industry or from technical/aerospace field 5 -10 years of experience as a project manager with people management / leadership experience University degree in Engineering (Electronic, Telecommunications, or Informatics) or equivalent experience gained through professional practice.
• Strong technical expertise in Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) railway signaling system
• Previous experience leading international projects in a matrix environment
• Able to deliver under pressure.
• PMP or IPMA
• Located in GTA area

Salary

Base Salary: $128,825 - $162,319

Benefits

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
• Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD
• Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

Additional Information

This posting relates to an existing vacancy. Our hiring process uses both human and technology-assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail.

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.

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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