Our client is seeking a Signalling Project Manager to support the delivery of a major ETCS corridor resignalling programme in Toronto. This permanent, delivery-focused role will oversee project management activities from Stage Gate 2 through Stage Gate 3, Notice to Proceed and construction readiness, with responsibility for schedules, risks, interfaces, governance and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage signalling project activities from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery remains aligned with scope, schedule, budget, quality standards and key performance indicators
- Support Stage Gate progression, including success criteria, IVA actions, governance deliverables and readiness for Notice to Proceed and construction
- Develop project and programme plans in consultation with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders, delegating deliverables as required
- Manage schedules, assumptions, access constraints, closures and working periods throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate complex interfaces with Tier 1 suppliers, contractors and rail stakeholders, including Alstom, GTCS, Onboard, RHPL, NOC and BRC
- Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans, and escalate competing priorities where necessary
- Monitor and report performance against milestones, budgets, quality measures and project requirements, implementing corrective actions where appropriate
- Lead scope change negotiations, quality control activities, progress reporting, presentations and stakeholder reviews
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in rail infrastructure project management, with a strong background in signalling and/or train control programmes
- Experience delivering large, multi-package or gated rail projects through defined governance and stage approval processes
- Understanding of ETCS, CBTC or resignalling programmes and construction readiness activities
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder, contractor and Tier 1 supplier interfaces
- Strong knowledge of recognised project management methods, performance metrics and risk management practices
- Proficiency in project management software and advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, reporting, presentation and negotiation abilities
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and a recognised Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Personal Attributes:
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of prioritising competing demands independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and minimise project risks
- Confident leading, supervising, delegating and developing multi-resource project teams
- Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a structured, technology-driven environment
- Skilled in managing conflict, building relationships and motivating teams to meet project goals
- Committed to professional development and keeping up to date with emerging rail technologies, methods and best practice
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile ETCS rail infrastructure programme
- Permanent position with long-term project involvement
- Professional development and exposure to emerging signalling technologies
- Collaborative working environment with experienced rail and project management professionals
If you are an experienced rail project manager with strong signalling and programme delivery expertise, apply now to support the successful delivery of this important ETCS resignalling programme in Toronto.
