Project / Interface Manager

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.

Singapore, Singapore (Hybrid)

As Hitachi Rail GTS, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide.

Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year - making sustainable mobility a reality.

Project / Interface Manager (Ref.No. R1006171)

at our location in Singapore

You will enjoy having these responsibilities:

• To implement and manage project related to Urban Rail Signalling in accordance with contractual requirements and company processes.
• To strategically manage client's expectations and wants with respective to what is achievable within Hitachi rail GTS ' overall business.
• To lead the team to create an appropriately detailed schedule and then use that schedule and critical path to manage the execution of the project.
• To be able to evaluate and report on project "Estimates to Complete" in accordance with company practices thus providing clarity on cost exposures and future labour needs.
• To possess an ability to review and input into the project Risk register. Once risks are established, to be accountable for decisions on expenditures of mitigation actions to support the most advantageous option for the company and project's benefit and success.
• To display strong communications skills ensuring clarity with senior management, the client and the project team.
• To manage bids and proposals to customer's new request in relation to the assigned project, support client's scoping and budgeting exercise, shape execution baseline, solidify quality of estimate and commitment control, and drive technical and price negotiation until contract award
• To follow up with interfacing system-wide contractors to ensure on-time sign-off and enforces its application of the joint agreements e.g. Interface Control Document (ICD), Interface Data Document (IDD) and Joint Statement
• Coordinate with other SWCs, Authority and Operator for the schedule of activities and the preparation of the modification forms (AFM) to ensure timely start and progress of the work. In this capacity you work with the Project Technical Manager, the Installation and T&C managers
• Gather the required information from the System and Sub-system teams, that is necessary to the timely progress of the Interface work with other coordinated interfaces. When required, and within your technical area of expertise, you provide possible solutions to resolve technical problems so as to minimise possible delays for the project. When required you escalate issues to the Project Technical and the Project Engineering Managers

You have:

• Degree or Diploma from either a Business or Technical/Engineering background
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to execute according to plan and deliver measurable results in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Lead by example, build and manage a strong team.

Our Talent Acquisition Team is looking forward to hearing from you

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About us

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails.

Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

• Stronger together : Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones!
• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company

Notes

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.

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.

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