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Hitachi

Senior Project Manager

$152K–$191K

New York, New York, United States · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026

Experience
15 years in a related industry or technical/aerospace field; 5–10 years as a project manager with people management/leadership experience.
Education
University degree in Engineering (Electronic, Telecommunications, or Informatics) or equivalent experience gained through professional practice.

About the job

Leads multiple small-to-medium rail projects through contract closure, overseeing delivery, project financials, teams, customer relationships, and performance against milestones.

What you'll do

  • Supervise project P&L, resources, performance, costs, schedules, quality, and risks; report overall results.
  • Drive project execution and customer satisfaction, coordinating teams and managing forecasts, dependencies, and contract closure.
  • Develop project staff and capabilities, apply lessons learned, and support continuous improvement and transformation plans.

What they ask for

  • 15 years of experience in a related industry or technical/aerospace field; 5–10 years as a project manager with people management/leadership experience.
  • University degree in Engineering (Electronic, Telecommunications, or Informatics) or equivalent experience gained through professional practice.
  • Strong technical expertise in Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) railway signaling systems; previous experience leading international projects in a matrix environment.
  • PMP or IPMA certification; located in New York Area; strong English skills.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of New York specificities.
  • Engineering Degree is considered a plus.

Pay

$151,559 - $190,964 USD (base salary)

Tools

Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC)

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