Project Manager

Hitachi Rail Limited; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flextime and Training Programs

Job summary

Hitachi Rail USA seeks a Project Manager - Rolling Stock to drive North American vehicle projects from the Hagerstown, MD area. Occasional remote work with travel to Italy plants and US sites is expected.

Responsibilities include delivering on-time, on-budget results, managing risks, and maintaining client relations. Desired PMP certification and 5+ years in PM with matrix collaboration and intercultural experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain within twelve months.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Willingness to travel 30%.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time, on-budget, and on-quality delivery of the project.
• Monitor and manage Costs, Revenues, Margin and Cash-in; oversee invoicing per budget/forecast.
• Maintain positive client relationships with direct client interface.
• Promote business opportunities and manage Change/Variation Orders.
• Prepare contract claims and resolve disputes per contract provisions.
• Complete assigned project activities such as payment certificates and variation orders.
• Manage risk by coordinating with stakeholders and authorizing contingencies.
• Oversee project schedule with internal and external stakeholders; track KPIs.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Ensure project documents are maintained and reporting is accurate.
• Support EH&S policy deployment and Zero Harm culture.
• Oversee subcontractor management, including USA-based vendors.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Program management

Team leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

PMP Certification or equivalent (within 12 months)

Job description

Hitachi Rail USA is seeking a Project Manager - Rolling Stock in support of our North American Vehicle projects. The Rolling Stock Project Manager will work closely with the Head of Program Management to ensure the accomplishment of onshore activities for the assigned projects. The position will be based in the Hagerstown, MD Area, with the ability for occasional remote work with some travel to our manufacturing plants in Italy and customer/supplier's locations in the United States and elsewhere.

Accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensure the on time, on budget and on quality delivery of the assigned project.
• Ensure target achievement of the assigned project in terms of Costs, Revenues, Margin and Cash-in; special focus on monitoring and keeping the invoicing plan as per budget and forecast.
• Ensure positive Client relationships by ensuring a direct interface with the client.
• Contribute to the promotion of business opportunities and manage the Change/Variation Orders.
• Ensure contract claims preparation and disputes handling in accordance with contract provisions (e.g. identifying and applying any preventive/corrective action.)
• Ensure the completion of specific assigned activities and tasks of the project (e.g. preparation of Payment Certificates; preparation of Variation Orders, updating of any Claims, etc.)
• Manage risk by interfacing with the appropriate stakeholders, managing contingencies and authorizing of their release.
• Manage the project schedule towards external (contractual) and internal stakeholders, overseeing the appropriate internal support functions.
• Track and optimize defined KPIs throughout the assigned project.
• Prepare and deliver monthly project progress reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure analysis and records of Project documents and Contract administration (providing analysis, keeping records)
• Ensure the preparation of Letters or reporting for the Project.
• Ensure the management of Project document control in the project SharePoint.
• Ensure Work in progress and accounts payable reporting and analysis.
• Promote a Zero Harm culture through the implementation and communication of applicable EH&S Policies and Procedures.
• Sub-Contractors daily management with special focus on USA located Vendors.

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of manufacturing and industrial processes
• Previous experience in Program Management or Planning
• Teamwork skills and ability to manage teams in different locations
• Knowledge of Microsoft office tools

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects.
• Good collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience working in a matrix organization.
• Intercultural experience and collaboration with international team players.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Willingness to travel 30% of the time.

Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience in # of years

• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical background.
• PMP® certification or equivalent, or able to obtain certification within twelve months of hire.

The salary range for this position is $122,222 to $144,528 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.