Senior Engineering Project Manager

Senior Engineering Project Manager

DILAX is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to strengthen our team. Are you an engineering graduate looking for an interesting challenge?

Do you have experience in public transit projects, particularly passenger rail? Do terms like IDR, PDR, FDR, SCAMPI, FRACAS and FMECA mean something to you?

Are you meticulous in your written and spoken English? Then read on!

Note that this position is open ONLY to candidates with Canadian citizenship or who have the legal right to work in Canada.

Do not apply if you do not meet these criteria.

We are looking for a qualified individual to manage the delivery of our solutions to our customers. You will be responsible for most aspects of the projects including interaction with colleagues at our head office in Germany to ensure delivery timelines are met, day-to-day management of customer and supplier communication, meetings, timelines, documentation, etc.

Regular travel in North America is required.

Requirements :

• Manage delivery of hardware and software solutions to our customers
• Oversee the day-to-day progress of projects regarding time, budget, scope and quality and apply processes to report progress status, key metrics and deliverables.
• Preparing project-related and other documentation (IDR, PDR, FDR, etc.)
• Acceptance testing (FAI, FAT, SAT)
• Coordinate the internal work between the teams located at different physical locations
• Supplier management from qualification through post-delivery service including meetings at production facilities
• Providing customer training / support

Other tasks may include :

• Assistance in RFI, RFP responses
• Attending trade shows
• Attending occasional meetings at head office

Essential qualifications :

• Graduate in Engineering or other related discipline
• 5+ years’ relevant experience managing long-term projects through all phases
• Proven ability to work in a small team
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Computer skills including use of Microsoft Office suite, MS Project, MS Visio
• Willingness to travel occasionally with assignments typically around 3-5 days
• Valid automobile driver's license and passport, with no restrictions on USA travel

Assets :

• Working knowledge of Databases (SQL Server, Oracle), Java, networking and basic server applications
• Knowledge of issue tracking tools and source code management tools (Jira, Gitlab )
• Knowledge of public transit scheduling, including HASTUS and GTFS
• Knowledge of IEEE1558 software documentation standard
• Basic knowledge of electronics
• Basic knowledge of CAD tools including ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
• Experience with public transit technologies
• Experience in safety documentation for the rail industry
• PMP certification
• German language, written and spoken

DILAX offers a challenging position, varied work assignments, and the opportunity to work in an international, young team of experts.

We offer a relaxed work environment with flexible working hours, generous vacation time, a bank-time policy, health insurance, and so on.

That being said, we have very high expectations of our employees, and we all work hard. When there are deadlines, we meet them, and get the job done well!

Applying :

Please send your CV as well as a 250-word description of what you've done that you consider relevant, and why you would like to work in our small team.

Please don't call us. We will be in touch with those candidates we think would be suitable, and will arrange interviews accordingly.