Hitachi America

Senior Program Manager

Hitachi America$100K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and PM Certification or equivalent technical background.
  • Ten years of program/project management experience.
  • Five years in the rail transit industry.
  • Minimum of five years managing multimillion-dollar mass transit turnkey projects.
  • Strong knowledge in safety/security, train control, and rail systems operation.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and review project activity planning to identify milestones and priorities.
  • Acquire knowledge of contractual obligations and project technical aspects.
  • Manage budget estimates and staffing for project scope and schedules.
  • Lead teams to achieve cost and schedule objectives while mitigating risks.
  • Present project status updates to clients.
  • Prepare cost analyses and manage contract claims and disputes.
  • Promote business opportunities and manage Change/Variation Orders.

Benefits

  • Work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on professional growth and development.
  • Get involved in large-scale, impactful rail transit projects.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of experts in the rail industry.
Full Job Description
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

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 (e.g. identifying and applying any preventive/corrective action)
  • 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, 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


"This posting is to build a pipeline for future opportunities and may not correspond to an immediate vacancy".

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

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
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