Rolling Stock Project Manager

Rolling Stock Project Manager

Hitachi Rail USA is seeking a Rolling Stock Project Manager 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 locations in the United States.

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.
• 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-Contractor management.

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The preferred candidate will have a background in rolling stock manufacturing, maintenance, or another rail-related experience.

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 $122,222 to $144,528 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate's experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

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 hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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.