Associate Project Manager

Location:

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job ID:

R0102727

Date Posted:

2025-08-29

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:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate 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 Abu Dhabi – UAE.

Who We Are:

Hitachi Rail is an international leader with a global presence in signaling and the implementation of integrated transport systems for freight and passenger railways, as well as mass transit systems. We design, manufacture and implement signaling systems for the management and control of freight and passenger traffic on mainline railways as well as metros.

Hitachi Rail is not only a valuable company, but a company based on values. We believe that our five key values guide our actions and make Hitachi Rail a competitive, effective company: Customer Focus, Innovation and Excellence, People, Team Spirit, and Integrity.

Accountabilities:

• Support the Senior Project Management in the coordination of an international team allocating responsibilities and deliverables with respect to Company processes and Project scope of work
• Support the development and monitoring of the Project schedule, considering critical path activities, dependencies and milestones, in compliance with contract requirements and Project priorities
• Play an active role in the achievement of the Project financial targets in terms of costs, revenues, invoicing and cash-flow
• Monitor the subcontractors’ progress, payments and performances
• Support the Project Team with regular project meetings, tracking action items, facilitating information flow and promoting effective collaboration
• Ensure the delivery of the Project in compliance with Quality standards and Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations in accordance with contract conditions
• Assist the Contracts team in the preparation of contract claims and disputes in accordance to contract provisions
• Prepare and update regularly the Project Risk Analysis, the Monthly and Quarterly Project reviews in accordance with the Company process
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including Client and Subcontractors and participate to regular progress meetings

Skills

• 3-5 years of Project Management experience
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• GCC Railway experience is preferable
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Based in UAE is preferable
• PMP Project Management certificate holder is preferable
• Strong analytical, critical, and logical thinking skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Engineer Degree

Languages:

• English Proficiency
• Arabic is a plus

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Join us at http://sts.hitachirail.com/en/careers

It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or status.

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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