The ProjectThe TramCité Project - Systems Contract, awarded to the Connexion Capitale General Partnership (Siemens Mobility and AtkinsRealis), is one of the largest public transportation projects in Québec and brings together experts responsible for delivering complex and innovative systems.
The project includes the design, integration, and commissioning of essential systems required for the operation of the future tramway, incorporating state-of-the-art technologies in rail systems, signaling, power supply and traction electrification, telecommunications, operations control, and passenger information.
By joining the Connexion Capitale project team, you will contribute to a transformative, sustainable, and high-profile project in a collaborative, stimulating work environment focused on technical excellence.
Position OverviewThe Interface Manager will play an essential role in the Project, as he/she will lead internal, external, and exterior interfaces, according to the interface management plan. The interface process aims to identify, specify, coordinate, resolve, and close all interfaces. This plan is aligned with the contractual and technical requirements. He/she is responsible for implementing the provisions of the interface contracts with Civil, Rolling Stock and other stakeholders.
What you will do?- Oversees the continuous maintenance and updating of the project interface register and ensures rigorous tracking and management of all associated Interface Sheets (FDIs).
- Leads interface coordination meetings and manages interactions with assigned project stakeholders to facilitate effective communication, issue resolution, and interface alignment.
- Collaborates with design, construction, maintenance, suppliers, project owners, authorities, and operators to ensure compatibility of technical solutions and compliance across multidisciplinary interfaces.
- Establishes and maintains interface monitoring and communication tools to promote transparency, support information sharing, and facilitate effective stakeholder engagement.
- Supports project schedule management by identifying interface-related impacts and ensuring interface activities are reflected in project timelines and reporting.
- Ensures all technical interface decisions are properly documented, traceable, and integrated within the project management system.
- Manages configuration control activities related to interfaces, ensuring changes and anomalies are identified, tracked, communicated, and accurately reflected within interface documentation.
- Initiates and coordinates evolution reviews when system, design, or configuration changes are identified, following actions through to implementation and closure.
- Prepares and contributes to monthly interface management reports, providing updates on interface status, key issues, risks, and mitigation activities within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Identifies interface and integration risks, assesses potential impacts, and recommends mitigation measures to prevent technical conflicts, project delays, and integration challenges.
- Supports successful project delivery by ensuring effective interface management, controlling technical complexity, and fostering collaboration across all project stakeholders.
What will you need to succeed?- Master degree in engineering
- 10+ years of experience in project and engineering team
- Relevant experience in complex rail projects with system integration and interfaces
- International experience and strong interpersonal abilities
- Fluent in French and English
Why you'll love working for Siemens!- Freedom and a healthy work- life balance- Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
- Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
- Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Profit sharing available.
- Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
- Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
- Participate in our celebrations, social events, and offsite business events.
- Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
- Employee perks and discounts.
- Diversity and inclusivity focused.
The successful candidate for this position must be fluent in French and English (oral and written) to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role.
- The role requires interaction with French and/or English speaking customers and suppliers across Canada and/or abroad.
- The role requires regular interaction with Siemens colleagues based in Quebec, Ontario, nationally and internationally.
