Senior Railway Projects Leader Global CBTC P&L

Hitachi Rail; New York (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hitachi Rail seeks a Senior Project Manager in the New York area to lead multiple projects, manage P&L, and ensure timely delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor costs, schedules, and risks, and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

The role requires 15 years in related industries, 5–10 years of PM leadership, and formal engineering training.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong CBTC railway signaling systems knowledge; New York familiarity is a plus.
• Previous experience leading international projects in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple small to medium size projects within the same or similar customer/region.
• Oversee project P&L and ensure deliverables and milestones are met.
• Coordinate resources, monitor project performance, and report outcomes to Project Portfolio/Director.
• Drive execution with focus on costs, schedule, quality, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

PMO coordination

PMP/IPMA certification

CBTC knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Hitachi Rail seeks a Senior Project Manager in the New York area to lead multiple projects, manage P&L, and ensure timely delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor costs, schedules, and risks, and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

The role requires 15 years in related industries, 5–10 years of PM leadership, and formal engineering training.