Hitachi

Diversified tech conglomerate delivering digital solutions

On-board Work Package Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Five to seven years of experience.
Electrical, telecommunications, signaling engineering, or civil engineering background is preferable.
Railway construction and/or railway signaling background.
Fluency in Arabic and English.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to manage resources in an international environment.
Business orientation and ability to work toward targets.
Extensive client and stakeholder management experience.
Experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary organization.
Accountability, commitment to excellence, and ability to deliver on commitments.
Transparency.
Agility and innovation.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager by managing and coordinating internal teams, including Control Account Managers and Work Package Managers, and external teams, including customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and partners, involving Sales, Finance, and Contract Management as required.
Direct project activities, including risk and opportunity activities, to complete the project in its technical, industrial, financial, and customer-satisfaction aspects.
Ensure successful project execution and contribute to preparing and organizing the On-Board Work Package.
Represent Hitachi in relation to Alstom, CAF, and Rotem.
Manage all topics related to the 98 trains in the CML 1 scope.
Manage technical, commercial, and planning activities related to the 98 trains.
Manage execution of requirements, design, supply, and installation for Hitachi's On-Board scope.
Manage activity planning.
Manage claims in support of the Project Manager and Contract Manager.
Establish and update the project requirements baseline collaboratively with CBTC and OPPS-ICS On-Board activities.
Establish and update the project execution baseline, including project structure, work package description, partner and supplier contractual data, management plans, costs, budgets, financial structure, and resourced schedule.
Establish and update project key decision data, including contingencies, strategy, and business case.
Initialize the project by identifying key stakeholders, setting the project team, organizing project-structuring activities, starting project activities, and identifying and allocating source project requirements.
Control requirements, costs, and schedule throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage project quality and overall customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
Manage legal and contractual requirements, including handling disputes.
Conduct regular progress review meetings and report project progress to company senior management.
Focus on customer satisfaction.

Desired Qualifications

Electrical, telecommunications, or signaling engineering background; civil engineering is also identified as preferable.

Location:

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Job ID:

R0144592

Date Posted:

2026-09-15

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail GTS Egypt LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

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:

Job Objective:

He/she (assisting the Project Manager) manages and coordinates internal (Control Account Managers, Work Package Managers, etc.) and external (Customer, suppliers, sub-contractors, partners) dedicated teams by involving the following associated teams: Sales, finance, contract management, etc. He/She (assisting the Project Manager) directs the project activities (including those relating to risks & opportunities) to reach completion of the project regarding its technical, industrial, financial, and customer satisfaction aspects.

Scope of work is related to the management of the 98 trains included in the scope of CML 1.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensures successful Project Execution and contributes to preparing, organizing On-Board Work Package

Act as Hitachi representative in relation with Alstom, CAF and Rotem
Manages All Related Topics with regards to the 98 Trains
Manages all Technical, commercial, planning activities related to the 98 Trains
Manages the Full Execution of requirements, design, supply and install the Hitachi On-Board scope
Manages the planning of activities
Manages the Claims to support Project Manager and Contract Manager
Establishes and updates project requirements baseline in a collaborative work with CBTC and OPPS-ICS On-Board activities
Establishes and updates project execution baseline (project structure, work package description, partners and supplier contractual data, management plans, costs, budgets and financial structure, resourced schedule).
Establishes and updates project key decision data (contingencies, strategy, and business case).
Initializes the project: identifies the key project stakeholders, sets the project team, organizes the project structuring activities, starts-up project activities and identifies and allocates the source project requirements.
- Controls requirements, costs and schedule during all the project life cycle.
- Manages project quality and customer and stakeholders overall satisfaction.
- Manages legal and contractual requirements including handling disputes.
- Conducts regular progress review meetings, reporting the project progress to the company senior management.
- Focus on Customer satisfaction

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

5 -7 years of experience
Electrical/ Telecom / Signaling Engineering preferable, Civil Engineering
Railways construction background and/or railways signaling
Fluency in Arabic and English.
Strong organization and leadership skills.
High ability to manage resources within an international environment.
Business oriented and able to work towards targets
Extensive client and stakeholder management
Working in a complex and multidisciplinary organization
Accountable, committed to excellence, deliver on Commitment
Transparency
Agile and Innovative

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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About the Company

Hitachi

Diversified tech conglomerate delivering digital solutions

Hitachi is a global conglomerate operating in energy, digital solutions, home appliances, and infrastructure to support governments, businesses, and consumers. Its offerings turn data into actionable insights through digital transformation services and Hitachi Energy’s renewable energy and grid solutions. It differentiates itself with an integrated portfolio that combines hardware, software, and services and a emphasis on societal impact and sustainability. Its goal is to build a sustainable society by using technology and data to improve energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and quality of life.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1910

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