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[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/principal-program-manager-turnkey-projects-latam/job/R0139392) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / Principal Program Manager - Turnkey Projects LATAM ## Job description ### 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 Lead and manage large-scale, complex turnkey projects across Latin America, ensuring successful delivery from conception to completion. This role requires a strategic leader capable of driving execution, managing diverse teams, and fostering strong client relationships. ### Job Responsibilities - Oversee the full project lifecycle of multiple turnkey projects simultaneously, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule. - Develop and implement project strategies, methodologies, and best practices tailored for the Latin American market. - Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring effective collaboration and performance. - Manage client relationships and expectations, serving as the primary point of contact for project communications and issue resolution. - Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively, developing contingency plans and implementing corrective actions. - Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards. - Prepare and present regular project status reports, financial forecasts, and performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness. - Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions. - Travel extensively within Latin America to project sites and client meetings as required. ### Job Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred. - Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in program or project management, with a significant portion dedicated to large-scale, complex turnkey projects, ideally within industrial, infrastructure, or energy sectors. - Proven track record of successfully delivering projects in Latin America, demonstrating an understanding of regional business practices, cultural nuances, and regulatory environments. - Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required; Portuguese is a strong asset. - PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable. - Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6). * Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Latin America. 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](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](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 14 days - Location: San Isidro, Lima Province, Peru +1 more - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/principal-program-manager-turnkey-projects-latam/job/R0139392) ## Hiring at Hitachi - Open jobs: 3,569 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 12, 2026 [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Hitachi ### [Principal Project Planner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/e151f601a0064dadd872/) Toronto, ON, Canada ### [Principal Project RAMS Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/778dd0119d07abb0afc7/) Brisbane, QLD, Australia ### [Principal System Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/1d3f0c7b9d9ebb9b90c8/) Bengaluru, KA, India ### [Process & Methods Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/7d0d1e004d5d214f3ef3/) Charleroi, Wallonia, BE ### [Product & system test engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/5d6494b5e6686097a97c/) Västerås, Västmanland County, Sweden ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Sales Manager – High Voltage Turnkey Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/2cff78d0fcdeb395ec18/) Siemens Energy ### [Environment, Quality, Health and Safety (EQS) Lead - Turnkey Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/25efde0a2256d7655d38/) Siemens Energy ### [Regional Sales and Turnkey Manager – West Africa & Africa Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/danaher/jobs/a8dc0365ab7ebbf451e3/) Danaher · CIV - Remote ### [Turnkey Estimator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/13117a6db84086d83be8/) Veolia Environnement · Oakville, ON, Canada ### [Project Manager Turnkey](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/1bb39fc8cae3f0fc77e8/) Trane Technologies · Madrid, Spain [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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