Hitachi Rail

rail systems

ProgramManager

Brisbane, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Program Manager at Hitachi Rail. Skills: Program Management, Project Management, Rail Systems, Signalling Systems, System Engineering, Testing and Integration, Software Verification and Validation, Safety Critical Techniques, Contract Administration, Stakeholder Management. Project Manage the delivery of the Kuraby to Beenleigh project, accountability for Scope, Time, Cost, Risk, Quality and Change Control. Manage and coordinate the engineering, construction, testing & commissioning and verifica”

Industry & Context.

rail systems
Problems you'll solve

Resolution of Interface and Possession issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in project management in rail systems and signalling systems, Experience in system engineering, Experience in testing and integration activities, Experience in software verification and validation best practices, Experience in safety critical techniques, Significant commercial experience (5+ years) working in complex, multi-discipline engineering projects including phases of design, procurement, construction, commissioning, Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management, Training in PMP, Prince 2 or similar Project Management methodology, Microsoft Office proficiency, Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse cultural organization with multiple key stakeholders, Experience in effective resource management, Experience in real-time system testing and integration activities, Experience in software verification and validation best practices, Experience in safety critical techniques

Nice to Have

Experience in turnkey projects (within rail signalling) highly desirable, particularly delivering systems such as ETCS

What You'll Do.

Project Manage the delivery of the Kuraby to Beenleigh project

accountability for Scope

Quality and Change Control

Manage and coordinate the engineering

testing & commissioning and verification & validation deliverables on the project

Manage and coordinate the engagement of all the Participants in the resolution of Interface and Possession issues

Facilitate the integrated Assurance process in accordance with the Integrated and Progressive Assurance Strategies

Facilitate the Transition to Operations process in accordance with the Integration Strategies

Supervising the production of the project plans and schedules

Coordinating project reporting in compliance with the Alliance and Internal requirements

Contract Administration

Coordinating and supporting internal and external audits

Attending/chairing Project meetings and arrange the preparation of progress reports

performance reviews and commercial reports

Ensuring all activities undertaken are conducted with due regard to a high-level of continuous improvement

Ensuring all activities undertaken are conducted with due regard to a high-level of safety

Maintain working relationships with technology providers

Experience in real-time system testing and integration activities

software verification and validation best practices and safety critical techniques

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Manage and coordinate the engagement of all the Participants in the resolution of Interface and Possession issues; Collaborating with a large multi-cultural team

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Highly polished interpersonal and communication skills

Process & Methodology

Project Management, Program Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Quality Management, Change Control, Integrated Assurance, Transition to Operations, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Project Reporting, Contract Administration, Audits, Progress Reports, Performance Reviews, Commercial Reports, Continuous Improvement, Safety Management, Turnkey Projects

Full Job Description

**Location:** (STS) Brisbane - Office **Job ID:** R0128953 **Date Posted:** 2026-05-18 **Company Name:** HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD **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. 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. **Job Description:** Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated **Program Manager** 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 **Brisbane, Australia.** **Key responsibilities:** * Project Manage the delivery of the Kuraby to Beenleigh project, accountability for Scope, Time, Cost, Risk, Quality and Change Control. * Manage and coordinate the engineering, construction, testing & commissioning and verification & validation deliverables on the project. * Manage and coordinate the engagement of all the Participants in the resolution of Interface and Possession issues. * Facilitate the integrated Assurance process in accordance with the Integrated and Progressive Assurance Strategies. * Facilitate the Transition to Operations process in accordance with the Integration Strategies. * Supervising the production of the project plans and schedules. * Coordinating project reporting in compliance with the Alliance and Internal requirements. * Contract Administration. * Coordinating and supporting internal and external audits. * Attending/chairing Project meetings and arrange the preparation of progress reports, performance reviews and commercial reports. * Ensuring all activities undertaken are conducted w

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