Project Manager - Rolling Stock

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); Híbrido; USD 122.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Work/Life Programs

Training and Development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Rail USA is seeking a Project Manager - Rolling Stock to support North American vehicle projects. Based in the Hagerstown, MD area, you will collaborate with the Head of Program Management to ensure onshore activities meet scope, schedule, and cost targets.

Occasional remote work and travel to Italy and US locations are expected. You will lead multi-location teams, track KPIs, and deliver progress reports to stakeholders while ensuring robust documentation and contract administration.

Formación

• Graduate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire.
• Experience in Program Management or Planning.
• Experience coordinating teams in different locations.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure on-time, on-budget and on-quality delivery of the project.
• Manage project costs, revenues, margin and cash-in; monitor invoicing plan.
• Maintain positive client relationships with direct interface.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Manage project documents, change orders and risk with appropriate actions.
• Promote a Zero Harm EH&S culture and safety procedures.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing processes

Planning

Program management

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Educación

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

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 multicultural 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.

About Hitachi Rail

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.

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

Planning skills

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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Work/Life Programs such as Flextime
• Training and Development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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

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