Deployment Manager

Hitachi; Michigan; On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Work/Life Flextime

Training and Development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic Deployment Manager to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in Oakland, California, with responsibilities spanning administrative to strategic tasks in project deployment for the CBTC rail system.

You will oversee deployment activities, coordinate with multiple teams, manage milestones, and ensure safety and quality standards while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Deployment Manager in rail/transport projects (5–7+ years).
• Familiarity with CBTC systems and related technologies.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience managing subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with contractual obligations and technical aspects of projects.
• Knowledge of Design-Build project processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment phase of the CBTC project, ensuring timely implementation.
• Coordinate with Hitachi Rail teams and stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Review project activity planning to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Present project status to client and serve as primary contact for deployment activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Represent the project at site coordination meetings with client and stakeholders.
• Report progress, forecast risks, and flag deviations of scope, schedule, or cost.

Skills

Deployment management experience

CBTC familiarity

Organizational skills

Communication and collaboration

Subcontractors management

Contractual knowledge

Construction/commissioning quality

Brownfield site experience

Confidential information handling

Education

Engineering background

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Location:

Oakland, California, United States

Job ID:

R0139608

Date Posted:

2026-07-30

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

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 Deployment 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 Oakland, California.

Accountabilities:

• Oversee the deployment phase of the CBTC project, ensuring efficient and timely implementation.


• Coordinate with Hitachi Rail teams and internal stakeholders to achieve project milestones.


• Reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.


• Provides and presents project status reviews to client to be the primary contact for client in relation to the deployment activities.


• Create and maintain a strong client relationship.


• Represent the Project at site coordination meetings with the Client and liaise with various project entities, third parties and/or stakeholders.


• Participate in reporting to the Project Manager and VP of Construction on the progress and status of work, forecasting risks and opportunities and reporting any deviations of scope, schedule, cost or quality to the Project Manager to maintain the commercial position of the project.


• Ensure the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements.


• Follow the work progress of all Construction activities to accurately oversee Hitachi and Subcontractor quality standards, in collaboration with the quality manager.


• Ensure compliance with the Approved for Construction Design and the management of any non-conformances in accordance with the Quality Plan.


• Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager for handover of the installed system and subsequent test, commissioning and start-up activities.


• Defining the execution of the commissioning activities (sequence of activities, optimization of the use of resources) in alignment with contract requirements, budget and company guidelines


• Overseeing the implementation and continuous improvement of Test Procedure


• Accountable for the site interface management with the Client/Engineer/Third parties during the test and commissioning phase

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a Deployment Manager in rail or transportation projects for no less the 5-7 years


• Familiarity with CBTC systems and associated technologies


• Strong organizational and leadership skills


• Effective communication and collaboration abilities


• Demonstrated experience in managing subcontractors and key stakeholders on projects


• Ability to familiarize with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.


• Detailed knowledge of Design-Build projects.


• Understanding of Construction and commissioning quality standards


• Successfully handle pressures associated with site works in a brown field environment.


• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business information.

Desired Skills/ Knowledge:

• Construction and installation of rail transit systems or other complex systems in urban environments.


• Effective Partnering and Teaming skills.


• Technical writing.


• Construction Management software knowledge such as procore.


• MS Office tools.

Education:

Engineering or industrial management background. Relevant knowledge to ensure that the company is producing high-quality installation and documents that meet customer expectations.

Certification required - State of California (license C-10 and A-10)

Languages:

Written and spoken English proficiency.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $148,212- $222,318 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Short- & Long-TermDisability


• Life & Accident Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• a RetirementSavings Plan


• Paid Vacation


• Work/Life Programs such as Flextime


• Training and Development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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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