Assistant Project Manager​/Project Manager

Position: Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager
Title:
Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager

Location:

New York
-99 Park Ave., Suite 1120 New York, NY 10016
Duration: 6 months and Can be extended
Mode of Hire:
Contract

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.