Performance Director

Location: Brisbane Queensland Australia Job ID: R 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 Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Performance Director who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia. We are seeking a seasoned leader, mentor and coach to lead multidisciplinary teams and functions across the Sequence Alliance program covering Delivery Planning & Control, Finance, Commercial and Supply Chain. The role owns the integrated management of planning documents, control, risk management, quality assurance, reporting, IT services, finance reporting, cost control, contracts, change management and end‑to‑end supply chain operations. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who can simplify complex data and insights for senior stakeholders, enabling clear decision‑making. This position reports directly to the Alliance Manager and is a key member of the Alliance Senior Management Team, contributing to strategy governance and performance outcomes across the program. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and coach a cross‑functional team spanning planning and controls, finance, commercial and supply chain to deliver program outcomes. Ensure achievement of targets on budget, on schedule (drive compliance to the master schedule) and on quality. Establish robust data monitoring and reporting that achieves internal company KPIs and supports proactive decision‑making. Ensure reporting and performance against Sequence KPIs: Safety Management, On‑Time Delivery, Whole System Integration, Network Disruption Mitigation, Operational Legacy, Stakeholders & Community. Simplify complex information and present clear, concise insights and dashboards to senior stakeholders, the Alliance Manager and the Alliance ALT, AMT and PLT. Monitor customer satisfaction and manage customer claims including preventive and corrective actions. Lead Risk & Opportunity management across the Sequence Alliance and internal Hitachi governance, ensuring early identification, mitigation and exploitation of opportunities. Engage key senior stakeholders in QLD Government (DTMR, CRRDA and QR) for governance and control matters; maintain trusted relationships and transparent communication. Ensure the Sequence Alliance meets the contractual obligations of the Project Alliance Agreement (PAA). Oversee management and performance of key subcontractors, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, quality, safety and commercial terms. Control scope and change, including preparation and governance of AEG (change events), ensuring rigorous change impact assessment and approvals. Develop and maintain effective relationships with all Sequence Alliance participants; manage expectations and resolve issues promptly. Direct the overall planning of program activities to meet critical milestones across each phase (design, procurement, construction, testing / commissioning). Set and oversee Sequence budget estimates and staffing requirements for defined scope and schedule. Coordinate and report program planning and budget using Earned Value Management (EVM). Prepare analyses that proactively identify and mitigate risks; drive scenario planning and contingency actions. Prepare and manage claims for the Sequence Alliance to the Project Owner. Lead project status reviews with Hitachi management and the client, ensuring accuracy, insight and action focus. Champion continuous improvement across quality assurance reporting and IT‑enabled services to increase transparency and efficiency. Skills & Experience Bachelor’s Degree and PM Certification or equivalent technical background. Proven track record delivering complex and international projects valued at $200M. Significant experience across Project Scope, Time, Cost and Quality Management; Human Resources & Stakeholder Management. Risk Management & Communications Management. 10 years of commercial experience in complex, multi‑discipline engineering projects across design, procurement, construction and commissioning – ideally within the rail industry. Training in PMP, PRINCE2 or similar project management methodologies. Highly motivated with excellent leadership, organisational communication and people skills. Agile mindset with the ability to make prompt decisions in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate in a multicultural environment. Experience delivering an ETCS Level 2 system. Experience in detailed design, implementation, testing and validation following CENELEC standards for complex systems. Exposure to alliance contracting models and major government infrastructure governance. Advanced proficiency with project controls BI / dashboarding and data visualisation tools. This role is integral to the Alliance; it requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands‑on program control. The ability to translate complex data into clear narratives for senior stakeholders is critical to success. Occasional travel across project sites and stakeholder offices may be required. What We Offer Be part of a global company that offers a great work‑life balance. Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available. Salary Continuance Insurance. 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 Hitachi Rail – there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, religion and worldview. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr