Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: New York, NY 10016 (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement and manage projects related to Urban Rail Signalling in accordance with contractual requirements and company processes. Furthermore, to be charged with overall performance/schedule compliance, cash flow and budget of the project while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Strategically manage client’s expectations.
• Lead the team (including planning team) to create an appropriately detailed schedule and then use that schedule and critical path to help manage the execution of the project.
• Evaluate and report on project “Estimates to Complete” in accordance with company practices thus providing clarity on cost exposures and future labour needs.
• Possess an ability to review and input into the project Risk register. Once risks are established, be accountable for decisions on expenditures of mitigation actions to support the most advantageous option for the company and project’s benefit and success.
• Possess the ability to share vision and demonstrate direction from a leadership perspective, thus fostering a single path for the whole project team. Furthermore to show strength with compassion creating an environment where the project team is motivated and focused on the objective.
• Display strong communications skills ensuring clarity with senior management, the client and the project team.

Key Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma from either a Business or Technical background or equivalent experience
• 5 to 10 years in railway transportation industry or from Technical field
• 5 to 10 years of experience as a Project Manager with People Management / Leadership experience
• Experience with Planning, P&L and/or Bid Management
• Previous experience leading international projects in a matrix environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record in delivering software and hardware for vital systems
• Experience with SW testing, SW integration and Test Environment set up would be an asset
• Experience delivering complex bids and proposals
• Ability to understand technical matters would be an asset
• Direct experience working with Train Control Systems would be an asset.

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person