Job Description

Location:

Bucharest, Ilfov, Romania

Job ID:

R0143536

Date Posted:

2026-09-25

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Romania

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:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager Telecom to manage and coordinate telecommunications activities within complex railway projects.

The role combines strong project management capabilities with a good understanding of technical environments and system integration. The Project Manager will coordinate internal engineering teams, customers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring successful project delivery in terms of scope, schedule, budget, quality and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Telecom activities within railway projects from planning and engineering through implementation, testing and delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans and progress reports.
• Monitor project execution against agreed milestones, costs and deadlines.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams involved in engineering, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Manage interfaces between Telecom and other railway systems, such as Signalling, Infrastructure and other technical subsystems.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, dependencies and technical interfaces.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage suppliers, subcontractors and vendors, including monitoring their activities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Ensure project deliverables meet the required quality, technical and safety standards.
• Analyze and document project and technical requirements in collaboration with engineering teams and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status, risk and progress reporting.
• Identify project issues and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure proper technical and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and guide less experienced professionals when required.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in Project Management within Telecom, Railway, Transportation or complex infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of telecommunication systems and technical project environments.
• Experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, resource management and risk management.
• Experience managing suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Ability to understand and coordinate technical interfaces between different systems.
• Experience working with engineering, installation, testing and commissioning teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex project situations with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English.

Railway Experience

Previous experience in the railway industry is highly valued, particularly exposure to:

• Railway Telecom systems
• Railway infrastructure projects
• System integration
• Signalling and Telecom interfaces
• Installation and commissioning activities
• Testing and validation
• Safety-critical technical environments

Experience from other complex industries such as transportation, infrastructure, telecommunications or industrial engineering can also be relevant.

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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