Senior
Senior Project Manager
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Job ID: R0136791
Date Posted: 2026-07-14
Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
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 Senior Project 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 Oakland, CA
Accountabilities:
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Candidate must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
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Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
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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.
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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.
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Provides and presents project status reviews to client.
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Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
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Will be the primary contact and required to maintain a strong client relationship.
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A critical component to ensuring the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements for the client.
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Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Required Skills:
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Previous Project Management experience
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Experience working in mass transit industry projects
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Working knowledge of safety and security, buy America regulations, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems.
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Strong Leadership and Communication Skills
Desired Skills:
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A minimum of seven years of project management experience
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Previous Project Management experience working on rail industry projects
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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.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Languages: English Proficiency
In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.
The salary range for this position is $148,000- $222,000. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.
Benefits: Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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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