Head Of Program Management & Pmo

Hitachi Rail

Toluca, Mexico City, Mexico
Not specified; superior benefits to legal requirem...
On-site
10+ years program management experience
Portfolio governance and wbs validation
Risk and opportunity management leadership
Hitachi Rail is seeking a Head of Program Management & PMO in Toluca, Mexico, to oversee project governance and performance, ensuring the effective execution of a portfolio of high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in program management, with a focus on risk management and advanced planning, preferably within the transportation sector

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the strategic reference for Project & Program Management, ensuring governance and performance of the project portfolio.
  • The position requires validating comprehensive portfolio planning including Work Breakdown Structures, Master Schedules, and inter-project dependencies.
  • Candidates will lead executive reviews, manage risk and opportunity frameworks, and provide forecasts for costs and contingencies.

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Hitachi Rail is seeking a Head of Program Management & PMO in Toluca, Mexico, to oversee project governance and performance, ensuring the effective execution of a portfolio of high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in program management, with a focus on risk management and advanced planning, preferably within the transportation sector.

Salary

Not specified; Superior benefits to legal requirements; Additional official rest days included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years program management experience
  • Portfolio governance and WBS validation
  • Risk and opportunity management leadership
  • Master schedule and critical path analysis
  • Contractual impact and change analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Railway or mass transit project experience
  • Power BI and Primavera P6 proficiency
  • Scrum, Lean, or MSP certification
  • Global stakeholder negotiation skills
  • Multicultural team leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electronics, Systems, Telecom, Transport or related field
  • +10 years experience in program management and PMO
  • PMP, IPMA, PgMP, MSP, Scrum, or Lean certification (desirable)
  • English level B2 or higher
  • Advanced MS Office 365 and MS Project skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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