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.

Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid)

About the F-Bane Programme

The F-Bane Programme is a landmark project driven by Banedanmark, focused on upgrading Denmark’s railway network by introducing the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2. This modernisation effort is being delivered in the western part of the country by a Joint Venture between Hitachi Rail GTS Denmark and Strukton.

Our mission is to transform Denmark’s rail infrastructure with smart, reliable, and safe signalling systems that improve efficiency and passenger experience. Join us in this exciting journey to build the future of sustainable and intelligent rail transport.

About the Role & Our Team

As a Solution Engineering Manager (SEM), you will lead and coordinate all solution engineering activities at the specific solution level within our projects and bids. Your role is crucial in ensuring that engineering processes, practices, and tools are rigorously followed and that deliverables meet the highest standards.

You will manage cross-functional engineering efforts, organise reviews and technical meetings, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure clear task definitions, acceptance criteria, and smooth handovers. Your leadership will be key to meeting programme commitments while maintaining high quality and technical excellence.

You will collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering, Design Team Leaders, and various stakeholders to deliver complex railway signalling solutions on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Solution Engineering activities as defined in the Engineering Process for the specific solution scope.
• Enforce Engineering Process, Practices, and Tools, ensuring alignment across teams, partners, and subcontractors.
• Approve lower-level solution deliverables, including those delegated to subcontractors and partners.
• Define and communicate clear task descriptions and acceptance criteria to stakeholders responsible for delivery.
• Ensure engineering initiatives are effectively deployed within bids or projects, meeting all technical and programme requirements.
• Organise and optimise engineering reviews, participating in reviews from design through validation and acceptance.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance by providing visibility on engineering work packages and progress to the Bid or Project Quality Assurance Manager (QAM).
• Identify, assess, and monitor technical risks and opportunities, defining and tracking mitigation plans.
• Lead technical meetings and peer reviews to perform engineering design assessments and validations.

Collaboration with the Head of Engineering

• Define and maintain the scope of deliveries for bids or projects.
• Maintain and track the project/programme schedule in coordination with projects and functions.
• Organise effective handover of inputs to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the scope of defects, comments, and change requests (CRs).

Collaboration with the Design Team Leader

• Manage sprints and planned engineering activities to ensure progress and delivery.
• Follow up on the status of engineering documentation.
• Maintain and update the design team schedule.
• Plan and coordinate the analysis of defects and changes.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented leader with strong organizational and communication skills, experienced in managing complex engineering projects in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience managing engineering activities in large-scale infrastructure or safety-critical projects.
• Deep understanding of engineering processes, project management, and quality assurance.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience in risk and change management within complex technical projects.
• Fluent English communication skills; Danish language skills are a plus.
• Experience in railway, signalling, or transportation industries is highly desirable.

What It’s Like to Work with Us

• Flexible hybrid working model (office based in Ballerup)
• Dynamic, diverse, and international team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and health insurance
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Denmark’s sustainable transport future

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.

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