Project Manager

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.

Hitachi Rail is an international leader with a global presence in signaling and the implementation of integrated transport systems for freight and passenger railways, as well as mass transit systems. We design, manufacture and implement signaling systems for the management and control of freight and passenger traffic on mainline railways as well as metros.

Hitachi Rail is not only a valuable company, but a company based on values. We believe that our five key values guide our actions and make Hitachi Rail a competitive, effective company: Customer Focus, Innovation and Excellence, People, Team Spirit, and Integrity.

• Support the Senior Project Management in the coordination of an international team allocating responsibilities and deliverables with respect to Company processes and Project scope of work

• Supervise the development and monitoring of the Project schedule, considering critical path activities, dependencies and milestones, in compliance with contract requirements and Project priorities

• Lead the Project Team with regular project meetings, tracking action items, facilitating information flow and promoting effective collaboration

• Monitor the subcontractors’ progress, payments and performances

• Ensure the delivery of the Project in compliance with Quality standards and Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations in accordance with contract conditions

• Play an active role in the achievement of the Project financial targets in terms of costs, revenues, invoicing and cash-flow

• Work with Contracts team in the preparation of contract claims and disputes in accordance to contract provisions

• Prepare and update regularly the Project Risk Analysis, the Monthly and Quarterly Project reviews in accordance with the Company process

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including Client and Subcontractors and participate to regular progress meetings

• 5-8 years of Project Management experience

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• GCC Railway experience is preferable

• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Based in UAE is preferable

• PMP Project Management certificate holder is preferable

• Strong analytical, critical, and logical thinking skills

·         Bachelor’s Degree

·         Engineer Degree

·         English Proficiency

·         Arabic is a plus

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.