Overview
Manager, ITV Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at Hitachi
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job : R1013024
Date Posted:
Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
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
To supervise and direct the staff members assigned to the functional work area, including the coordination of activities and delegation of workload. To ensure that work performed by the incumbent and his/her assigned staff meets overall product requirements, consistent with the standards of URS.
Key Accountabilities Management
- Directs and manages the IVVQ functional work area to deliver high quality, defect free product on time and within budget.
- Maintains Project Tracking by monitoring performance against budget and schedule, performance metrics collection and interpretation, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Performs early risk identification and mitigation through corrective actions.
- Manages resource management, including organizing and developing staff, task assignments, performance appraisals, manpower forecasts within the group, motivating, coaching and training.
- Provides for Project Planning and Re‑planning, including the preparation of all artefacts required (estimates, schedules, estimates to complete, work breakdown structures and Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, traceability matrices) to deliver CENELEC compliant software products.
- Planning, prioritizing and scheduling work.
- Monitoring, tracking and reporting on workload results by continuous communication to incumbents and Manager.
- Directs and delegates specific tasks to staff, both in‑house and in the field.
- Responsible to manage and complete work/projects assigned to own area of responsibility.
- Provides support and estimates for the functional area for bids.
- For delivery of the test and verification program within the cost and schedule targets.
- Providing support and input to the Manager for staff planning and to ensure maintenance of skill base, including hiring and termination.
- Works in conjunction with Manager to ensure all recommendations (such as training, tools, etc.) adhere to overall departmental budget.
- Conducts (Chairs: as required) meetings with other groups and/or customers on requirements or processes, ensuring product and work integrity are maintained.
- Maintains good customer relations.
Technical
- Responsible for the implementation of a vigorous system integration and validation program. Responsible for maintaining adherence to company and departmental standard processes and policies.
- Reviews and approves all work assigned, identifying to staff errors and omissions in requirements and compliance with company policies & procedures.
- Approves plans, procedures and reports produced by the V&V department.
- To ensure adequate knowledge of the system design for validation and verification purposes.
- Keeps abreast of trends and current relevant technology. Evaluates new products and ideas for merit, (making suggestions to improve current in‑house products(s), and processes).
- Propose and implement approved process improvements (such as increased test automation) to increase the effectiveness of the test process.
Product Knowledge
- To quickly acquire and maintain detailed product knowledge and to actively disseminate this knowledge to more junior staff.
Safety
- To ensure adequate coverage of the safety requirements in the test program.
- To ensure adequate coverage of the safety requirements in the verification program.
Key Requirements
- B.A.Sc Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience.
- Team Leadership.
- Systems, validation, verification experience for real time and/or safety critical system.
- Organizational ability.
- Communication skills.
Compensation
Total Compensation Range: $150,000 – $190,000
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision plans – 100% of premiums are company‑paid.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
- Company paid holidays – 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days.
- Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay.
- Annual Incentive plan.
- Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan.
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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Title: Manager, ITV
Company: Hitachi
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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