Project Director

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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.

As a Project Director, the incumbent will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of experts to safely deliver vital train control solutions, dealing with complex stakeholders (partners / consortiums) and possible multi-business lines as part of the scope of delivery. Builds, coaches and manages the project team to contribute to the company's financial targets while meeting all deliverables and milestones for the projects.

Key Accountabilities:

• To implement and manage projects related to Urban Rail Signaling in accordance with contractual requirements and company processes. Furthermore, to be charged with overall performance / schedule compliance, cash flow and budget of the project while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.

• The Project Director has responsibility and authority to manage the contract as necessary in order to fulfil Hitachi Rail GTS obligations within the Contract.

• Responsible for the Hitachi Rail GTS offshore team working for the Project and coordinating actions of the Project Management Office team.

• The Project Director works with the General Project Manager located onshore and strategically manages client's expectations in relationship with the GPM with respect to what is achievable within the company's overall business.

• Leads the Hitachi Rail GTS team to create an appropriately detailed schedule and then uses that schedule and critical path to manage the execution of the project.

• Evaluates the need for "out of scope" work in-light of strategic project additional opportunities. Enforces policies and procedures to ensure no unauthorized work is being conducted.  Seeks out and secures opportunities for variation orders to increase the project margin.

• Evaluates and reports on project "Estimates to Complete" in accordance with company practices thus providing clarity on cost exposures and future labor needs.

• Possesses an ability to review and input into the project Risk register.  Once risks are established, is accountable for decisions on expenditures of mitigation actions to support the most advantageous option for the company and project's benefit and success. 

• Possesses the ability to share vision and demonstrate direction from a leadership perspective, thus fostering a single path for the whole project team. Furthermore, to show strength with compassion, creating an environment where the project team is motivated and focused on the objective.

• Displays strong communication skills ensuring clarity with senior management, the client and the project team.

Key Requirements

• Degree or Diploma from either a Business or Technical background, or equivalent experience.

• 5-10+ years in railway transportation industry or from Technical/Aerospace field

• 10+ years as a Project Manager with People Management / Leadership experience

• Experience with P&L and/or Bid Management

• Previous experience leading international projects in a matrix environment

• Excellent communication skills

• Able to deliver under pressure

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or IPMA certification or equivalent

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