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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual to join our team as an Associate Project Manager for Services activities in Toronto.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our bids and projects managers for our worldwide signaling installed-base opportunities. This would be an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is eager to develop further their career in project management.
Key Responsibilities:
Services bids & Projects
Support Project managers to coordinate various team members into delivering as per schedule and financial objectives. For low criticality Work Packages, the Services Associate Project Manager is expected to manage and coordinate internal and external interfaces/Stakeholders
Support Project Managers to kickoff, manage and close projects in accordance with contractual requirements and company processes
Support to respond to RFQs/RFPs and/or any other Customer’s Requests, applies company bid process
Assist projects managers in organizing, prioritizing, and tracking project activities. For small offers, be the bid & project manager
Prepare regular progress reports related to bids and projects where support is provided, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and performance indicators
Prepares reports for management review and liaises at all levels within the company
Identifies and manage Opportunities and Risks
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing best practices for project management within the team
For Low Criticality Projects:
Lead the team to create an appropriately detailed schedule and then use that schedule and critical path to manage the execution of the project
Evaluate the need for “out of scope” work in-light of strategic project additional opportunities
Enforcing policies and procedures to ensure no unauthorized work is being conducted
Seek out and secure opportunities for variation orders to increase the project margin
Work with Department Managers to review resource requirements (such as Resource Loading Forecast exercises, etc.) and assist in managing and addressing cost overrun / underruns
Lead progress meetings and project reviews
Prepare and present progress report and associated KPIs
Support to Account Management:
Support Project Managers to maintain Account Plans
Analyze customer feedback, performance indicators, operating reports. Produce and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Compares KPI with targets set internally and externally
Support a continual service improvement approach. Monitor the proper execution of agreed action plans to improve the quality of the service provided /perceived by the Customer or to reduce the associated costs
Support the monitoring of obsolescence & impact on installed-base configuration
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master's in either Business or any Engineering, Electrical, Electronic or any Related streams
2+ year of Project/Operational management experience
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Able to develop schedule and to identify dependencies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Curious, autonomous, eager to learn
Need to be legally authorized to work in Canada and also currently located in Canada
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Rail / Signaling experience
Customer service and marketing/sales experience
Obsolescence management experience
MS Project, Primavera skills
Project Management certification (IPMA, PMP)
Why Join Us:
Opportunity for career growth and advancement in team management roles
Exposure to a diverse range of projects and disciplines
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Salary Range: $92,000- $118,100
The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days
Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay
Annual Incentive plan
Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.
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.
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.
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