Chief Test Operations Manager

5 hours ago


Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom Hitachi Vantara Corporation Full time
About Hitachi Rail

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.

Your New Role

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Chief Test Operations Manager based in Newton Aycliffe with some travel to other sites.

This role is accountable for the UK Routine Test and Commissioning team's safe working practices (Safety), performance in terms of product and process quality (Quality), and train delivery and customer acceptance (Delivery). Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring delivery of the UK Routine Test and Commissioning team's financial objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver a UK Vehicles Business Routine Test and Commissioning strategy that operates with other UK Manufacturing and Delivery functions to support and deliver the UK Rail business plan.
  • Accountable for the Routine Test and Commissioning team's OPEX / CAPEX Budgets.
  • Ensure the Routine Test and Commissioning team works closely with internal stakeholders in bids, projects, procurement, design, engineering, production, test service, and delivery to ensure we build to meet the standards.
  • Proactively challenge practices and assumptions where there are opportunities to improve safety, quality, and reduce waste.
  • Champion technical excellence across the Routine Test & Commissioning team.
  • Integrate and lead the UK Routine Test & Commissioning team, providing direction, mentoring, and coaching to staff.
  • Identify, share, and manage risks associated with the Routine Test & Commissioning team.
About You
  • Management experience within rolling stock environments in the UK.
  • Excellent experience of relationship management with diverse and multi-cultural stakeholders.
  • Significant experience of developing and leading teams to a high level of individual and team performance.
  • Flexible and forward-thinking, able to lead effectively in a period of organisational change.
  • Ability to travel internationally as required.
  • Experience of interfacing with clients and development teams on a management level, resolving queries and issues in a pragmatic manner.
Benefits
  • An estimated annual salary of £80,000 - £120,000 based on location and industry standards.
  • Annual Performance bonus paid on a discretionary basis.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Personal Accident insurance.
  • Group Income protection.
  • Group Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.


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