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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.\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a proactive and experienced Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) to join our UK team to lead the engineering across our Light Rail Portfolio.\nThe Light Rail Portfolio encompasses:\nA range of high profile projects to upgrade and expand upon our commissioned solution for Manchester Metro-Link, Mobilisation and delivery of engineering for our recent project win to be Sheffield Tram Technology Partner, Bidding, winning and successfully mobilising a number of forthcoming UK opportunities within the Light Rail market segment.\nThis is a high-impact role requiring strong technical & people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivery oversight across a complex, multi-project portfolio.\nYou will work closely with European counterparts, UK-based engineering and field teams and with multiple other stakeholders across the portfolio, including heavy customer engagement to ensure seamless coordination, technical governance, and delivery of key systems engineering activities.\nThis is a hybrid role working a minimum of two days per week from our Cheadle office in Greater Manchester, with regular travel to customer sites.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and oversee the engineering projects within the portfolio from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, on budget, and in accordance with the defined tools, practices and processes as set out in the relevant Business Management System and project specific Engineering Management Plans\nLead and oversee the delivery of the engineering scope within our bids and business development activities\nDevelop and own the engineering approach across the portfolio of Light Rail projects within the UK - ensuring consistency and efficiency\nEnsure that engineering projects meet high-quality standards and adhere to best practices in software and hardware development\nBe visible and influential with our international teams and the customer, building trust, credibility and collaboration\nSupport the development and growth of the engineering team within the Light Rail Portfolio\nIdentify potential project risks and opportunities. Develop mitigation/exploitation strategies to ensure project success\nSupport portfolio meetings and provide technical input to schedule updates and narrative comments.\nTrack and manage Contract Deliverables, acting as the main point of contact for customer engineering and technical concerns and assurance documentation.\nMaintain and evolve the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) and associated WBS/OBS documentation.\nOffer technical support to contractors and lead 1-to-1 sessions with customers to resolve emergent technical issues.\nOwn and coordinate solution level engineering gate reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR) throughout the engineering lifecycle\nSupport programme reporting (PMR, KPI packs), internal/external technical meetings, and quality assurance reviews.\nTechnical Skills and Experience\nProven experience in systems engineering management within rail or infrastructure projects, covering all aspects of the project and product lifecycle. Experience within a Light Rail Context a bonus, not a necessity\nExperience of growing and scaling portfolio of projects in line with business needs\nExperience and knowledge of whole systems engineering lifecycles for large complex systems\nA breadth of experience and competence across engineering disciplines\nExcellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, motivation and inter-personal\nHuman Skills\nAbility to build and sustain strong working relationships at all levels\nAbility to lead multiple projects simultaneously, identify priorities and delegations\nDemonstrated ability to lead, manage, mentor and coach diverse teams\nDemonstrable experience in achieving buy-in from strong technical stakeholders\nStrong understanding of configuration management, migration strategies, and technical documentation.\nComfortable working in a matrixed, international environment with remote and on-site teams.\nSkilled in stakeholder engagement, technical coordination, and agile delivery practices.\nFamiliarity with tools such as ASITE, Power BI, and engineering efficiency metrics is a plus.\nWhat to expect\nWe aim to complete a two-stage interview process, preferably held in person at our Cheadle Office. The interviews will focus on technical and behavioral competencies. Reasonable adjustments are available with prior notice so please let the Talent partner know if this would be necessary.\nTo find out what reasonable adjustments are, and what might be available, your TA partner will be happy to discuss this with you. We may close this role early if we quickly identify suitably strong applicants.\nThank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. 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