Senior Project Manager

Location:

(STS) Taiwan - Other

Job ID:

R0118274

Date Posted:

2026-01-22

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

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:

Senior Project Manager

Company:** Hitachi, Ltd.

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Job Summary

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee complex projects from initiation to closure. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successful project delivery, stakeholder management, and team leadership within a dynamic global organization.

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Job Responsibilities

* **Project Leadership & Execution:** Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycle for large-scale, strategic initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
* **Stakeholder Management:** Proactively identify, engage, and manage expectations of all project stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, vendors, and internal teams. Facilitate effective communication and issue resolution.
* **Team Management & Development:** Lead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional project teams. Foster a collaborative environment, assign tasks, track performance, and provide guidance to ensure team success.
* **Risk & Issue Management:** Develop and implement comprehensive risk management plans, identify potential project risks and issues, and devise mitigation strategies. Proactively address and resolve project roadblocks.
* **Budget & Resource Management:** Develop detailed project budgets, track expenditures, and manage resource allocation effectively. Ensure optimal utilization of resources throughout the project lifecycle.
* **Quality Assurance & Compliance:** Establish and enforce project quality standards, ensuring deliverables meet Hitachi's high quality benchmarks and comply with relevant industry regulations and internal policies.
* **Reporting & Communication:** Prepare and present regular project status reports, progress updates, and financial summaries to stakeholders and senior management. Maintain clear and concise project documentation.
* **Process Improvement:** Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement within project management methodologies and contribute to the evolution of Hitachi's project delivery frameworks.

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Job Qualifications

* **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
* **Experience:** Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a senior project management role leading complex, multi-functional projects in a large enterprise environment.
* **Certifications:** Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required. Other relevant certifications (e.g., Agile, Scrum Master, Prince2) are a significant plus.
* **Technical Skills:** Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid). Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana) and collaboration tools.
* **Leadership & Communication:** Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
* **Problem-Solving:** Proven ability to analyze complex problems, develop practical solutions, and make sound decisions under pressure.
* **Business Acumen:** Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business needs and translate them into project requirements and deliverables.
* **Industry Knowledge:** Experience working in relevant industries (e.g., IT, Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare) is highly desirable, depending on the specific division.
* **Global Experience:** Experience working with global teams and stakeholders across different time zones and cultures is a strong advantage.

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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