Senior Solution Architect, BizApps Focused, Delivery GTM Location: Toronto, Canada
Job ID: 744000047849466HS
Date Posted: Mar 14, 2025
Segment: Digital System & Service
Business Unit: Hitachi Services & Platforms
Company Name: Hitachi Solutions Ltd
Job Schedule: Full-time
Company Description
Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator passionate about developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that support our clients to deliver on their business transformation goals. Our industry focus, expertise, and intellectual property is what truly sets us apart. We have earned, and continue to maintain, a strategic relationship with Microsoft. Recognized for our achievements - teaming with our clients to deliver innovative digital solutions and services - is how we have achieved year after year recognition.
As their trusted advisor, we support our clients to deliver on their strategic business initiatives as they unify, automate, and modernize their data and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance their customer's experience. Our over 3,000 team members across 14 countries, and our 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications, is how we deliver excellence through expert services and industry-focused cloud solutions.
A part of Hitachi, Ltd., our company has a long and rich history of innovation, financial strength, and international presence of one of the world's largest companies. Since 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has been a leader in manufacturing innovative products and solutions that support industry and social infrastructure around the globe supported by 303,000 employees in over 100 countries and across 864 companies.
Job Description
The Senior Solution Architect is a leader in the Hitachi Solutions organization, working to envision innovative, automated solutions in the Microsoft cloud environment. The Senior Solution Architect is part of the Delivery Go To Market team. The Senior Solution Architect partners with the Sales team to drive the solution sales process from inception through close to ensure that our solutions meet our customers' needs. The Senior Solution Architect partners with the Delivery Domains from project initiation through blueprint to ensure the vision established in presales is carried forward throughout delivery.
The Senior Solution Architect works with our clients to scope the engagement, discover and analyze high-level requirements, and to define solution architectures with the client, sales, and implementation teams. This role should be capable and comfortable in communicating with client IT leadership and the C-suite, with the demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical architecture, development standards, and data & process governance. This is a hands-on leadership position in a dynamic, demanding environment.
Duties and Responsibilities Work with Microsoft and other partner software and services organizations to ensure Hitachi Solutions is at the forefront of technology innovation. Work with Sales, Marketing, and the Delivery Domains to develop and define business application solution offerings and reference architectures. Work with Hitachi Solutions sales and delivery teams, and with our customers' business and technology teams, to understand customer requirements, and translate them into innovative Dynamics 365 cloud solutions leveraging Hitachi Solutions' core capabilities. Contribute to crafting sales deals that deliver end-to-end business solutions for customers from a delivery mindset. Develop and deliver the conceptual solution blueprint document during the sales process. Collaborate with multiple internal and external teams in order to define the scope of work associated with a proposed solution. Assist in conducting meetings with customers and prospects. Take a leading role in exposition and information gathering in areas where you have knowledge & experience. Assist in the creation and presentation of sales documents (for example: Estimates, Statement of Work, RFP, Proposal presentation decks). Contribute to ongoing refinement of communications, workshop and delivery templates, processes, patterns, and practices for the Solution Architecture team. Onboard Delivery Domains to the conceptual solution architecture defined in the sales process. Support customer satisfaction by actively facilitating open and effective communication across customer business units and functional teams through project initiation and support ad hoc requests through project delivery. Facilitate regular project architecture reviews during the Blueprint phase of delivery to ensure alignment of the logical solution with the conceptual solution. Review project outcomes with the delivery team to capture lessons learned and refinement of patterns and reference architecture. Collaborate with the Delivery Domains to aggressively identify where standard work and automation can accelerate discovery, communication, and solution identification. Support internal engagement through open and effective communication across Hitachi Solutions practice areas, IP, and marketing & sales teams. Traveling up to 50% annually to support sales pursuits. Reports to Senior Director, Solution Architecture. Qualifications Mastery of Dynamics 365 solutions including previous experience with Dynamics 365 design, architecture, configuration, customization, and deployment leveraging Finance and Supply Chain, Project Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Field Service and Customer Insights along with adjacent solutions. 8+ years' experience delivering complex enterprise solutions leveraging Microsoft Dynamics or similar, for a technology consulting firm or direct employment at a large corporation. 8+ years' experience working with cross-functional teams and heavily matrixed organization. 4+ years' experience performing and leading pre-sales activities including deal cost estimation and resource planning. Experience in Power Platform, Power Apps, Data / AI, Customer Insights, Power BI, preferred. Ability to express complex technical and business concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience. Ability to work independently & support sales pursuits with a geographically dispersed team. The ability to bring together multiple parties with disparate perspectives and hierarchies of needs to focus on a single solution vision. Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be a self-directed learner. Problem-solving attitude. Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail. Experience in contract development preferred to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with Hitachi Solutions policies. Certification in relevant Microsoft discipline(s) preferred. Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. Additional Information Base Salary Pay Range*: $162,000 to $247,000 CAD
*The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.
Other Compensation / Benefit Overview
In addition to Base Salary, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the following plans / programs, upon satisfying all hiring requirements:
Bonus Plan Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Life Insurance and Disability Programs Retirement Savings with Company Match Paid Time Off Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Description À Hitachi Énergie, notre raison d’être est de mettre de l’avant un avenir énergétique durable pour tous! Nous alimentons en énergie nos foyers, nos écoles, nos hôpitaux et nos usines. Joignez-vous à nous et collaborez avec des personnes fantastiques, tout en apprenant et en vous perfectionnant dans le cadre de projets qui ont une incidence réelle sur nos collectivités et notre société. Mettez à profit votre passion et votre énergie, et faites partie d’une équipe mondiale qui croit en une vérité toute simple : Diversité + Collaboration = Grande innovation. L’offre Hitachi Énergie est à la recherche d’un/une Directeur(trice) – Planification et Approvisionnements pour son usine de la Ville de Québec. Sous la responsabilité de la directrice d’usine, le/la titulaire du poste sera chargé(e) de piloter des initiatives stratégiques de planification visant à optimiser la performance opérationnelle, incluant l’amélioration des délais d’exécution et de livraison aux clients, la gestion efficace des stocks, l’approvisionnement et les achats, tout en veillant au respect du plan de production et des indicateurs de performance clés. Votre impact Ordonnancement Superviser l’ensemble du processus de planification sur le site, incluant la planification de la demande, des opérations et des matières. Garantir une visibilité optimale des capacités d’approvisionnement et de la disponibilité des matériaux dans le cadre du processus local de planification des ventes et opérations (S&OP). Coordonner et gérer le processus local de S&OP en veillant à la participation active et au respect des processus par tous les intervenants. Exécution Assurer la connexion entre la planification et l’exécution, en garantissant la disponibilité des matériaux à l’usine dans les délais requis. Soutenir la gestion efficace des commandes clients et des bons de commande en collaboration avec les équipes internes (commande, ingénierie, qualité, production et approvisionnement stratégique). Coordonner les actions nécessaires face à des imprévus opérationnels. Inventaire Piloter les prévisions d’inventaire pour l’unité d’affaires. Élaborer et mettre à jour les processus d’inventaire (matières premières, en cours de production, produits finis) en alignement avec les directives d’unité d’affaires. Prendre en charge les projets d’optimisation des stocks à l’échelle du site. Amélioration continue Participer activement à des initiatives transversales visant à améliorer la ponctualité des livraisons, les délais d’exécution, la disponibilité des matériaux et la précision des prévisions. Promouvoir l’utilisation des outils de gestion Lean. Mettre en œuvre des plans de réduction des coûts superflus tout en répondant aux attentes des clients internes et externes. Technologie Être le leader local pour le développement et l’optimisation des systèmes de planification et des ERP intégrés. Votre expérience Baccalauréat en gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, gestion des opérations, ingénierie, commerce ou dans un domaine connexe et un minimum de 5 ans d’expérience dans un poste similaire Expérience dans un environnement de production ou de distribution Bonne connaissance de SAP, un atout important Certifications liées aux achats ou à la chaîne d’approvisionnement, un atout Maîtrise de la suite MS Office Aptitudes à communiquer de manière efficace, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit Bilinguisme (français et anglais) Nos avantages Assurances collectives complètes (médical, dentaire, vie et invalidité) et accès à un service de télémédecine. Régime de retraite avec contribution avantageuse de l’employeur. Programme de bonification. Programme d’aide aux employés et à la famille 24/7. Programme de mise en forme et bien-être. Club social dynamique. Politique de télétravail. En savoir plus sur nous Hitachi Énergie est le leader mondial en matière de technologie pour construire un avenir énergétique durable pour tous. Nous servons des clients dans les secteurs des utilités, de l'industrie et des infrastructures, avec des solutions et des services innovants sur toute la chaîne de valeur. Ensemble, avec nos clients et partenaires, nous faisons progresser ces technologies et permettons la transformation digitale nécessaire pour accélérer la transition énergétique vers un avenir neutre en carbone. Nous faisons progresser le système énergétique mondial pour qu'il devienne plus durable, agile, et sûr, tout en tenant compte des enjeux sociétaux, environnementaux et économiques. Hitachi Énergie a fait ses preuves et dispose d'une base installée inégalée dans plus de 140 pays. Notre siège social est situé en Suisse et nous employons environ 38 000 personnes dans 90 pays. Au cours de l'année fiscale 2020, nous avons généré un volume d'affaires d'environ 10 milliards de dollars, comme l’indique Hitachi. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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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.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Position: Quality Lead
Role Overview:
As a Quality Lead, the Incumbent will contribute to enhancing the maturity level within their domain, in alignment with the operating model established by the entity or country. They help promote a culture of quality and empower operational teams to take responsibility for managing quality on a daily basis. The Quality Lead plays a transversal leadership and coordination role, providing support, guidance, and development for the relevant stakeholders. They may be involved in any of the following three disciplines:
Engineering Quality Lead Industry & Supply Chain Quality Lead Services Quality Lead Key Accountabilities: Support the Discipline Process Owner(s) to ensure that processes and procedures are implemented in a uniform manner, that tools are reliable and that employees are trained to the required level of competence. Support the Discipline Process Owner(s) to ensure that the discipline is organized such that it is able to meet its Quality commitments, and provides problem-solving support where necessary. Support the Discipline Process Owner(s) to ensure the proper implementation of the procedures and policy set up to verify discipline-specific processes and integrate them into bids, projects and products. Collect and consolidate any questions raised about the profession by Quality Assurance Managers and Customers, and address these issues in a transverse manner. Be responsible to ensure that the discipline transformation plan addresses key Quality issues, and that it effectively delivers the expected results. Identify trends and alerts relative to identified structural problems: Application of procedures, maturity of the organization (consolidated view), correlation with other sources of information. Be responsible to ensure that critical action plans are implemented in a timely manner, assess their efficiency and issue an alert in the event of any discrepancy. Analyse the root causes and make sure that corrective measures are included in performance plans. Capitalize on feedback from the teams concerned. Be responsible to ensure that the Customer's concerns and expectations are understood and effectively managed. Key Requirements: +10 years Engineering/Quality Assurance in Railway Industry. +5 years of experience in Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Implementation, Failure Investigation and reporting. +5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Manager (QAM). B.S Software/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Process Improvement Training or background (Six Sigma, DMAIC, ...). Good Working Knowledge of:CENELEC standards. Chorus 2.0. Project Lifecycle and Deployment. Product Lifecycle. ISO9001, ISO 27001. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Rail Industry / Urban Rail Signaling Experience is preferred.
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 .
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Senior Solution Architect - Data Focus, GTM Location: Toronto, Canada
Job ID: 744000052948467HS
Date Posted: Apr 9, 2025
Segment: Digital System & Service
Business Unit: Hitachi Services & Platforms
Company Name: Hitachi Solutions Ltd
Job Schedule: Full-time
Company Description
Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator passionate about developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that support our clients to deliver on their business transformation goals. Our industry focus, expertise, and intellectual property is what truly sets us apart. We have earned, and continue to maintain, a strategic relationship with Microsoft. Recognized for our achievements - teaming with our clients to deliver innovative digital solutions and services - is how we have achieved year after year recognition.
As their trusted advisor, we support our clients to deliver on their strategic business initiatives as they unify, automate, and modernize their data and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance their customer's experience. Our over 3,000 team members across 14 countries, and our 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications, is how we deliver excellence through expert services and industry-focused cloud solutions.
A part of Hitachi, Ltd., our company has a long and rich history of innovation, financial strength, and international presence of one of the world's largest companies. Since 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has been a leader in manufacturing innovative products and solutions that support industry and social infrastructure around the globe supported by 303,000 employees in over 100 countries and across 864 companies.
Job Description
The Senior Solution Architect is a leader in the Hitachi Solutions organization, working to envision innovative, automated solutions in the Microsoft cloud environment. The Senior Solution Architect is part of the Delivery Go To Market team. The Senior Solution Architect partners with the Sales team to drive the solution sales process from inception through close to ensure that our solutions meet our customers' needs. The Senior Solution Architect partners with Delivery from project initiation through the design stage to ensure the vision established in presales is carried forward throughout delivery.
The Senior Solution Architect works with our clients to scope the engagement, discover and analyze high-level requirements, and to define solution architectures with the client, sales, and implementation teams. This role should be capable and comfortable in communicating with client IT leadership and the C-suite, with the demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical architecture, development standards, and data & process governance. This is a hands-on leadership position in a dynamic, demanding environment.
Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
Work with Microsoft and other partner software and services organizations to ensure Hitachi Solutions is at the forefront of technology innovation. Work with Sales, Marketing, and the Delivery to develop and define solution offerings and reference architectures. Work with Hitachi Solutions sales and delivery teams, and with our customers' business and technology teams, to understand customer requirements, and translate them into innovative cloud solutions leveraging Hitachi Solutions' core capabilities. Contribute to crafting sales deals that deliver end-to-end solutions for customers from a delivery mindset. Develop and deliver the conceptual solution design documentation during the sales process. Collaborate with multiple internal and external teams to define the scope of work associated with a proposed solution. Assist in conducting meetings with customers and prospects. Take a leading role in exposition and information gathering in areas where you have knowledge & experience. Assist in the creation and presentation of sales documents (for example: Estimates, Statement of Work, RFP, Proposal presentation decks). Contribute to ongoing refinement of communications, workshop and delivery templates, processes, patterns, and practices for the Solution Architecture team. Onboard Delivery team to the conceptual solution architecture defined in the sales process. Support customer satisfaction by actively facilitating open and effective communication across customer business units and functional teams through project initiation and support ad hoc requests through project delivery. Facilitate regular project architecture reviews during the Design phase to ensure alignment of the logical solution with the conceptual solution. Review project outcomes with the Delivery team to capture lessons learned and refinement of patterns and reference architecture. Collaborate with the Delivery team to aggressively identify where standard work and automation can accelerate discovery, communication, and solution identification. Support internal engagement through open and effective communication across Hitachi Solutions practice areas, IP, and marketing & sales teams. Traveling up to 50% annually to support sales pursuits. Reports to Senior Director, Solution Architecture.
Qualifications
Mastery of Azure solutions including previous experience with complex Cloud architecture design. 8+ years' experience delivering complex enterprise solutions leveraging Azure or similar, for a technology consulting firm or direct employment at a large corporation. 8+ years' experience working with cross-functional teams and heavily matrixed organization. 4+ years' experience performing and leading pre-sales activities including deal cost estimation and resource planning. Ability to express complex technical and business concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience. Ability to work independently & support sales pursuits with a geographically dispersed team. The ability to bring together multiple parties with disparate perspectives and hierarchies of needs to focus on a single solution vision. Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be a self-directed learner. Problem-solving attitude. Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail. Experience in contract development preferred to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with Hitachi Solutions policies. Certification in relevant Microsoft discipline(s) preferred. Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. Additional Information
Base Salary Pay Range*: $155,000 - $215,000 CAD
*The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
NOTE: WHILE THIS ROLE IS REMOTE, YOU MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR ABLE TO WORK WITHIN CANADA WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP.
Other Compensation / Benefit Overview
In addition to Base Salary, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the following plans / programs, upon satisfying all hiring requirements:
Bonus Plan Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Life Insurance and Disability Programs Retirement Savings with Company Match Paid Time Off Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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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.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Position Overview:
The Chief Vehicle Integration Architect provides expert level technical knowledge and leadership to define, evaluate and approve vehicle hardware architecture design to ensure it meets and satisfies the Design for Deployment principles. The Chief Vehicle Integration Architect is responsible and accountable for interfacing with the onboard hardware design team for all projects to approve all vehicle design work meets and satisfies maintainability requirements when in revenue. Once the design is released, they are accountable to meet proposed budget and schedule while ensuring successful integration between Onboard Controller and Rolling Stock interface during the commissioning phase.
Key Accountabilities: Responsible for all complex brownfield vehicle retrofit portfolio from all aspects, such as design, schedule, budget, customer interface, commissioning, and training programs of local staff competency. Accountable for identifying risks on the vehicle program (from design to deployment) and provide appropriate mitigations to contain the risk. Additionally, they are also accountable to identify potential opportunities on the vehicle program. Works with Onboard Hardware Design architects for multiple projects and defines the correct vehicle interface design and architecture which can be deployed seamlessly. Lead the "Design for Deployment" initiative for Vehicle retrofit program for seamless deployment and commissioning of the vehicles with minimal or no impact to Revenue Service. Ensures the defined electrical interfaces between CBTC equipment and vehicle satisfies the technical requirements. For brownfield projects with vehicle retrofit activities, leads the integration discussions with customer and rolling stock suppliers regarding the interface points between CBTC and Rolling Stock. Align and coordinate directly with Deployment Managers on vehicle installation and/or retrofit activities for a given project. Works with Deployment Managers and Procurement to coordinate Procurement activities specific to vehicle installation/retrofit program. Recommends prototype design of boards that can aid the Onboard Platform integration with RS circuitry that all safety issues are implemented through company's safety processes and Accountable for ensuring procedures, specifically while managing any customer site activities. Leads first prototype vehicle installation and commissioning (Static PICO & Dynamic PICO) at Rolling Stock factory. Leads a team of Vehicle engineers in URS BL and Country of Destination in troubleshooting vehicle integration issues with SelTrac CBTC. Provides training to Deployment teams in Country of Destination on vehicle retrofit activities, interface troubleshooting, Static PICO and Dynamic PICO activities.
Key Requirements: At least 15 years' experience in vehicle hardware design. Strong knowledge in hardware troubleshooting (FPGA, Microprocessors/Microcontrollers and DSPs (Intel x86, Motorola, PIC family, TI family, etc), I/O interfaces (PC/104, PCI, PCI-E, CAN, SPI, USB)). Display adept Product knowledge on end to end processes. Excellent knowledge on Deployment operations. Excellent knowledge of rail industry and technology. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possesses CBTC Technical Knowledge (HW/SW). Excellent knowledge in Life Cycle (end-to-end) analysis. Excellent Customer service experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in engineering.
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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.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Position: Manager, Integration, Testing & Verification
We are looking for a Manager, Integration, Testing & Verification to manage and coordinate all activities associated with an IVVQ work package.
S/he will supervise and direct the duties of staff members assigned to them, including the coordination of activities/time and delegation of workload. They will also ensure that the work performed by the team meets overall product/project requirements, consistent with the standards of Hitachi Rail.
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the implementation of a vigorous IVVQ program. Writes the IVVQ Plans. Tailors the IVVQ environment (process, practices and tools) including both for factory and site according to Country/Company requirements. Plans, coordinates and monitors the performance of the work, identifies and manages risks during all the Work Package lifecycle until the closure. Ensures compliance with commitments relating to the Work Package (costs, deadlines, quality) in accordance with project plans and objectives. Manages and coordinates internal teams performing a work package. Liaises with the Solution Engineering Manager for all aspects relating to the work package. Conducts all work package activities (including those relating to risks and opportunities) to reach completion of the project. Performs WPM role from authorization to start until closure of the work package for all aspects of the work package including organization, scheduling, effort, budget, etc. Ensures that the IVVQ strategy is defined and maintained for entire lifecycle of the project/product. Acts as the main point-of-contact for the CENELEC Independent Validator. Ensures that the IVVQ team adheres to in-scope standards and IVVQ plans. Provides leadership and motivation to staff while acting as a mentor to assigned staff. Provides input to IVVQ Functional Manager to manage and evaluate employees' performance. Prepares and implements low level plans, schedules and budgets for software projects and reports status. Assists the IVVQ Functional Manager on staffing plans and in adherence to capital and expense budgets. Works in conjunction with the IVVQ Functional Manager to ensure all recommendations (such as training, tools, etc.) adhere to overall departmental budget. Chairs IVVQ reviews. Ensures that the test automation process is fully deployed on the project/product. Provides support to the IVVQ Functional Manager for cost estimates during the bid process. Provides IVVQ risks and the value associated with the risks for a particular bid.
Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, System Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. More than 8 years relevant working experience. Understanding of Work Package Management concepts. Understanding and managing the risks.
Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience in managing small to medium IVVQ teams. Deep understanding of the Project Management Principles (ideally achieved through managing projects for multiple years). Practical experience in terms of creating and executing complex test plans and procedures. Ability to manage projects within budget/schedule in a challenging environment. Experience in working within a team using Agile Methodologies. Expert knowledge of task planning, including estimation, performance tracking and reporting. Practical experience in using typical programs which are part of Microsoft Office Suite. Expert knowledge of requirements management and problems tracking tools (e.g. Jira, ClearQuest, DOORS, etc.). Knowledgeable of SelTrac CBTC signaling systems. Expert knowledge of the roles and activities of other departments that are related to IVVQ. Knowledge of Engineering risk and decision-making process. Professional Engineer's Licence (P.Eng.).
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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. Description Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior System Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The job location is in downtown Toronto, Canada. Accountabilities: Primary responsible for the requirements management on the project and assuring accuracy of the information within the requirements management tool. Lead scope/requirement discussions with technical teams and customer. Lead System Requirements effort and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM). Manage the system requirements to assure agreement with the customer and compliance with the technical teams. Decompose System Requirements to lower-level elements and work with the engineering teams to ensure proper allocation. Acquire deep understanding of subsystems provided by external suppliers and ensure compatibility at system level. Support development of Concept of Operations for the project including identifying operational scenarios and use cases. Support System Architecture for the project (logical, functional, and physical architectures). Serve as the project’s cross-functional technical interface between product development, engineering, manufacturing, verification & validation, commissioning, and RAMS teams. Identify, define, control and manage system interfaces. Support project Engineering in all technical decisions. Active participation in optimal overall project technical solution. Support Customer design review and internal design reviews. Support lab, factory, and field testing. Execution of System Integration Test. Define impact analysis for proposed changes to the system and support System Configuration Management through the whole lifecycle. Ensure compliance with company processes. Understands and integrates applicable CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC, etc standards. Provide support to Projects external stakeholders (Customers, Users, Tenders) and participate to the budget estimation. Required Skills/Knowledge: 5-10 years engineering with a minimum 5 years as a lead systems/design engineer. Extensive understanding and/or prior experience with engineering lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycle and demonstrate the ability to deliver solutions to closure. Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams. Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, requirements management systems (e.g. Doors), product lifecycle management systems, defect tracking tools, and software configuration tools. Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience. Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication and leadership skills. Ability to acquire deep understanding of new technologies with minimal guidance. Ability to communicate complex ideas to peers, management, and customers in a simplified manner. Strong technical troubleshooting and problem solving abilities. Strong prior experience applying fundamental Systems Engineering concepts. Deep competency in interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software components in complex electromechanical systems. Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time. Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills. Desired Skills/Knowledge: P_Eng for Ontario, CA. Experience with Construction / Civil Work and application standards. Prefer Expertise in any ONE or more of the following: High Speed Railways System. Power systems including traction power and medium to low voltage designs. EMI / EMC system integration and validation. Telecoms and Network designs. Automated control design and development systems. Conventional signaling control designs. CBTC (Communication based train control) systems and designs. Knowledge and/or experience working with Railway, Signaling Applications and/or ERTMS systems. Prior experience collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations. Knowledge of job-specific tools (Doors, others may apply) is an advantage. Experience in BIM design process. Knowledge of FRA/FTA regulations. Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience. Languages: English - Proficient. Benefits: Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 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 . 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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
The Chief Architect - CBTC will provide expert level technical knowledge and leadership to identify, evaluate and guide communication-based train control systems in Engineering. They will provide final approval of complex signaling solutions for all technical proposals and perform system design, analysis, modelling, and simulation to specify communication-based train control systems; develop and define system design features to meet customer requirements and analyze and evaluate customer requirements to verify compliance with our product system technical requirements; develop and define System and Subsystems requirements to fulfill specific customer requirements on the project and communicate and gain acceptance of the design with the customer and internal stakeholders.
Experience in leading large technical teams on complex solutions is a must. The incumbent is accountable for performing the design work independently, within cost and schedule limits, as defined in approved work packages. Responsible for leading a team to perform system design activities to deliver a high quality and safe guideway design, on time, at the lowest cost while meeting customer requirements. The incumbent will also adapt system design processes to meet the needs of the project deployment and industry standards and ensure this process is followed by the team.
They are able to understand complex technical topics in short periods of time and determine strategies to analyze and solve problems. This includes the ability to lead a team to understand and follow the strategy.
Key Responsibilities
TECHNICAL:
As a technical expert in the company, this role will perform several key roles including:
Mentor: Leading through example on good practices for design and following process. Technical Consultant: Can guide resources/teams to solve technical problems. Technical Leader: Ability to lead technical teams to solve critical issues. Technical Manager: Can provide technical input to a project strategy to ensure success. Also has the ability and experience to perform technical work, this includes the following:
Leads customer requirements compliance assessment, gap analysis, and architecture design. Converts Customer (internal and/or external) requirements into conceptual designs and prepares associated documentation by performing operational analyses, simulations and technical trade-off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional features. Creates new concepts or modifies existing concepts to fulfil customer requirements. Prepares system, subsystem, and interface requirement specifications by analyzing and decomposing modelling, refining customer requirements and typical train control domain requirements. Prepares Operational Concept Document. Prepares and supports bids and proposals, including customer requirements compliance assessment, gap analysis, architecture design, simulation, trade-off of key features, estimation, etc. Presents technical design and reports to customers and/or other engineering/management groups in clear, complete, concise, and non-ambiguous terms. Defines or proposes updates of processes and standards covering the work and its products based on the knowledge of systems engineering and/or his technical specialty. Operational design limits are evaluated and defined. Ability to develop solutions that include a balance of cost/benefit. Ensures and encourages the system team to follow the development process. Strategy of development not only accounts for system development work but considers the activities of other teams to ensure the end-to-end solution can be developed in an efficient manner. Ability to identify development risks and can create/implement a plan to mitigate these risks. SAFETY: Promotes a safety culture where product safety is paramount. Ensures that safety is built into the design by early identification and resolution of safety related defects. MANAGEMENT: Communicates complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. Guides and influences stakeholders about strategies to resolve issues and sell our product solution. Leads technical discussions, presents technical solutions and regular status reports to internal and external stakeholders. Mentors other systems engineers by coaching them on how and what to prepare, monitoring their progress, providing technical guidance and directing them on priorities. Works closely with other Work Package Managers and the project team to ensure the system team has the inputs needed to perform the design and ensures the system team is providing the necessary outputs/support to other disciplines. Identifies and implements process improvement initiatives. Engages other leaders in the organization to ensure the strategy for design on the project/product is consistent with other initiatives in the organization and is capitalizing on other project/product designs. Required Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering (Systems, Electrical, Computer), Computer Science, or a closely related field. 12 years' experience in development of software-based System applications. Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, methods, and tools. Knowledge of systems development life cycle. Senior level expertise in URS (Urban Rail Signaling) Systems - Minimum 7 years on/or similar system complexity - Referent/coach on specialized engineering skills of the CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) domain. Minimum of 8 years' experience in leading a group of technical resources. Strong planning and organizational skills. Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. Proficient in English. Preferred Qualifications Experience in using DOORS, Polarion, Melody advance, or other system design and requirement management tools. Strong application (automated train control systems) domain knowledge & knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices. Experience in developing/reviewing test scenarios and/or procedures from requirements. Knowledge of Rail Signaling. Knowledge of Communication Based Train Control. Work Package Management. Ability to sell/defend products to customers with differing levels of knowledge for automated systems. 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 .
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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Location: Toronto, Canada
Job ID: 744000051771140HS
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2025
Segment: Digital System & Service
Business Unit: Hitachi Services & Platforms
Company Name: Hitachi Solutions Ltd
Job Schedule: Full-time
Company Description
Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator passionate about developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that support our clients to deliver on their business transformation goals. Our industry focus, expertise, and intellectual property is what truly sets us apart. We have earned, and continue to maintain, a strategic relationship with Microsoft. Recognized for our achievements - teaming with our clients to deliver innovative digital solutions and services - is how we have achieved year after year recognition.
As their trusted advisor, we support our clients to deliver on their strategic business initiatives as they unify, automate, and modernize their data and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance their customer's experience. Our over 3,000 team members across 14 countries, and our 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications, is how we deliver excellence through expert services and industry-focused cloud solutions.
A part of Hitachi, Ltd., our company has a long and rich history of innovation, financial strength, and international presence of one of the world's largest companies. Since 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has been a leader in manufacturing innovative products and solutions that support industry and social infrastructure around the globe supported by 303,000 employees in over 100 countries and across 864 companies.
Job Description
Drive Dynamics CE implementations through all project phases, including discovery, definition, build, test, and deploy. Effectively manage associated issues and risks and ensure on-time and on-budget implementation delivery that meets clients' needs and requirements. Lead data-centric discussions with the client through discovery meetings. Design and lead the system architecture process, in partnership with the Development Team, to create, define specifications for and implement customizations for any custom code or data migration requirements. Conduct end-user training and create and maintain knowledge transfer documentation. Develop and continue to refine CE implementation standards and tools. Present tailored demonstrations of the technology solution. Evaluate various data issues and analytical needs.
Qualifications
BA/BS Strong CE industry and product knowledge 7+ years designing and delivering D365 solutions with various integration strategies. 5+ years (or 3+ projects) implementing CRM applications such as Microsoft D365 CE, Salesforce, SalesLogix, Onyx, etc. (4+ years of experience, or 5+ projects for a Senior CRM Consultant) Excellent presentation, communication, leadership and client development skills to effectively present information to C-level management, public groups and/or board of directors Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to quality, self-motivation and a strong desire to succeed Extensive experience with Azure
Preferred Qualifications :
Microsoft D365 & Power Platform certifications a plus Microsoft SharePoint and Business Intelligence experience a plus Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript and Power Shell SSIS Experience
Additional Information
Base Salary Pay Range*: CAD $130,000 - USD $160,000
*The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.
Other Compensation / Benefit Overview
In addition to Base Salary, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the following plans / programs, upon satisfying all hiring requirements:
Bonus Plan Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Life Insurance and Disability Programs Retirement Savings with Company Match Paid Time Off Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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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. Description Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Installation Engineer , who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to work on the North part of the RSSOM line. The successful candidate has a solid experience in rail context with managing wayside CIVIL installation design and DEFINING PATHWAYS along the track and within the technical rooms. The position is based in Toronto, ON, Canada. Accountabilities: Ensure that the project is compliant with the contract, the system requirements and the local electrical regulations. Design and instruct subcontractor designer to route cables within the technical rooms from given wiring diagram and along the track system, managing filling ratio, proposing new pathways. Manage and seek resolution of the technical Interfaces with the civil partners and internal technology. Ensure the application of quality procedures for the emissions of the documents at every stage of the design. Interface with the civil designer to make sure the integrated Hitachi design can be implemented. Identify the critical issues in the development of the project, especially during the interfaces, and propose mitigation actions. Represent the Installation engineering team and support the design choices with all stakeholders. Ability to work in a BIM environment as part of the project delivery strategy, according to the BIM Execution Plan. Required Skills/ Knowledge: 5 - 10 years of experience of Civil Works in the Railway Engineering context especially developed in the area of construction and installation Design. Additional expertise in the railways contexts is considered as a plus. Knowledge Expected: Interface with civil stakeholders in order to make sure the installation design can be implemented and its needs are considered. Ability to identify, understand and overcome installation challenges when developing the design. Size pathways and raceway, considering the subsystems’ design. Familiar with Requirement Traceability Matrix and the Interface Registers tools. Design management of contractors and sub-contractor activities: contract requirements and design processes-control. Previous experience in construction is a plus. Demonstrate critical attention to detail and deadlines and are self-motivated. Possess the ability to adapt well to change in direction and priorities in a project and deadline-oriented environment. Soft Skills: Ability to stay organized and maintain project records. Team working. Co-operative approach. Mobility Mindset. Software: Must be able to proficiently use Revit, Aconex, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel). Autodesk Revit or 3D software are considered a plus. Education: Civil OR Mechanical Engineering University Degree or Equivalent Technical Background. Ontario P. Eng highly desirable. Languages: Written and verbal English communication skills. > Clear Background (Criminal) Check. Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. #LI-JB1 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 . 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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at #J-18808-Ljbffr
