Project Director, Rolling Stock, Controls & Systems

VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc • Montreal, QC

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth. Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are looking for a Project Director, Rolling Stock, Controls & Systems. This position may be based in one of our four offices: Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, or Ottawa.

The Project Director, Rolling Stock, Controls & Systems serves as the single point of accountability for Alto across assigned work packages, ensuring delivery in accordance with Alto’s contractual obligations and strategic objectives. At the core of the role is a highly results-driven mandate, focused on delivering outcomes rather than managing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in project management or a related role.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planner, Oracle Primavera).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability for assigned work packages, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual commitments.
• Provide leadership and decision-making to achieve project objectives and delivery milestones.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments.
• Drive execution by proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving issues that may impact delivery.
• Mobilize and coordinate cross-functional teams, including technical, commercial, procurement, legal, finance, and other functions, to remove barriers and support project execution.
• Foster accountability and collaboration across teams to maintain delivery momentum and achieve results.
• Act as Alto's primary interface with Cadence for assigned work packages.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships to ensure alignment on priorities, performance expectations, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure Alto fulfills its commitments through effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish structured and effective communication channels between Alto and Cadence.
• Provide clear, timely, and decision-oriented updates on delivery progress, risks, and key issues.
• Support governance and executive decision-making by ensuring communications are coordinated, consistent, and actionable.

Benefits

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior