At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage turnkey projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Hitachi Rail, a global leader in digital transformation.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, career growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects that shape the future of rail transit.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in project management, preferably in rail transit.
The predicted salary is between 88515 - 108185 $ per year.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job ID: R0136367
Date Posted: 2026-07-07
Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.
Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
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.
Job Description
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Program Manager – Turnkey Projects, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in the Toronto Area, Canada.
Accountabilities
- Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
- Acquires thorough knowledge of the required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
- Determines and reviews budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
- Manages and reviews the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
- Leads the team to achieve all cost and schedule objectives while keeping alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
- Provides and presents project status reviews to client.
- Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
- Ensure contract claims preparation and disputes handling in accordance to contract provisions.
- Contribute to the promotion of business opportunities and manage the Change Orders/Variation Orders.
- Ensure customer satisfaction monitoring.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree and PM Certification or Equivalent Technical background.
Required Skills
- A minimum of ten years of program/project management experience with at least 5 years in rail transit industry.
- 5 years minimum experience working in project management in large multimillion mass transit turnkey projects.
- Working knowledge of safety and security, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems.
- Experience in the following areas of project management: Customer management, scheduling, planning, critical path analysis, change order management, risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiation.
- Strong Leadership and Communication Skills.
About Us
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.
Senior Program Manager in Toronto employer: Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
Hitachi Rail Canada is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Toronto. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for those looking to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful projects in the rail industry.
Contact Details:
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. Recruitment Team
