Project Interface Manager

Location: Cairo, Cairo, Egypt Job ID: R0141446 Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Company Name: Hitachi Rail GTS Egypt LLC 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: Key Responsibilities Act as the primary contact for all interface-related issues during design, construction to commissioning between the consortium partner, vendors, and internal subject area teams. Develop and maintain interface management plans, including documentation of requirements, specifications, and agreements. Collaborate with design teams to ensure that interface requirements are incorporated into design specifications. Review technical documentation and drawings to verify compliance with interface requirements. Ensure that interfaces between different components of the railway system (e.g., track, signaling, power, telecom) are effectively managed to minimize conflicts and delays. Establish criteria to assess each interface based on its criticality, complexity, and risk. Overseeing the creation and development of Systems Interface Control Documents (ICD), interface matrix, interface management plan by technical leads, ensuring ICDs cover all aspects of an interface's lifecycle from design through installation, testing, commissioning, and beyond. Coordinating and facilitating regular interface meetings with the consortium partner, vendors, and internal discipline teams to ensure effective communication and alignment. Facilitate meetings and workshops to identify interface issues, resolve conflicts, and track progress. Act as a liaison between project teams and external stakeholders to communicate interface requirements and resolve issues. Establishing and maintaining metrics and conducting regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with interface management processes and procedures. Developing cost and time estimates for new or proposed programs, including an assessment of foreseeable risks. Ensuring that assigned task proceed according to schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all requirements. This includes revising plans and forecasts as required to accommodate changes in circumstances. Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork among project stakeholders to promote effective interface management. Continuously monitor and evaluate interface management processes to identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements as needed Qualifications & Experience University degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. 10+ years of experience with proven experience in interface management for large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the transportation, construction, or rail industry Mandatory to have strong oral and written communication skills in English, Spanish is a plus Experience working with consortium partners and collaborate with multiple vendors across various subject areas (e.g., electrification, track, civil, etc.) tapping into your excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies. Good interpersonal, communication and technical writing skills. 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 https://www.hitachirail.com/careers . 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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail