Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Flex Time

Training & Development

Job summary

Hitachi Rail STS USA, INC. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Pittsburgh, PA, with responsibility for overseeing rail and mass transit projects. The role requires managing scope, budget, and schedule, and maintaining client relationships.

Travel to project sites is required, and the position emphasizes safety and quality control in all project activities. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensure adherence to project milestones, and coordinate risk and cost analyses

Qualifications

• PM experience in rail/mass transit
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with safety/security standards in rail projects
• Knowledge of Buy America regulations and train control systems

Responsibilities

• Directs overall project planning to identify milestones and priorities.
• Manages budget estimates, staffing, and resources to meet schedule and budget goals.
• Leads project team to meet cost and schedule objectives while mitigating risks.
• Maintains strong client relationships and provides project status reviews.
• Ensures compliance with safety and quality requirements for the client.

Skills

Project Management

Mass Transit Projects

Leadership

Communication

Safety & Security

Buy America regulations

Rail systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

## Senior Project ManagerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0139725**Location:**Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States**Job ID:**R0139725**Date Posted:**2026-07-28**Company Name:**HITACHI RAIL STS USA, 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 Project 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 **Pittsburgh, PA** with 25% travel to project site.**Accountabilities:*** Candidate must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.* Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.* 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.* Will be the primary contact and required to maintain a strong client relationship.* A critical component to ensuring the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements for the client.* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.* 25% travel requirement to the project**Required Skills:*** Previous Project Management experience* Experience working in mass transit industry projects* Working knowledge of safety and security, buy America regulations, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems.* Strong Leadership and Communication Skills**Desired Skills:*** A minimum of seven years of project management experience* Previous Project Management experience working on rail industry projects* 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.**Education:**Bachelor’s Degree**Languages:**English ProficiencyIn 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.**Benefits:****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.#LI-CG1***Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities******If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail].******Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.*****Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. 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.**