Interface Manager

Responsibilities:

· Acquire deep understanding of subsystems provided by external suppliers and ensure compatibility at system level

· Identify, define, control and manage system interfaces

· Prepare and manage interface matrices and registers

· Lead scope / requirement discussions with technical teams and the client

· Lead System Requirements development and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)

· Decompose System Requirements to lower-level elements and work with the engineering teams to ensure proper allocation

· Identify the list of all interfaces according to the system architecture, functions and contractual requirements

· Support design coordination of systems elements within civil scope

· Issue periodically Coordinated Interface Report

· Lead integration and interface meetings and workshops

· Support project engineering in all technical decisions

· Actively participate in the development of optimal technical solutions

· Support client and internal design reviews

· Execute System Integration Tests

· Define impact analysis for proposed changes to the system and support System Configuration Management through the whole lifecycle

· Ensure compliance with company processes

· Understand and integrate applicable CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC, etc standards.

· Provide support to project external stakeholders (Customers, Users, Tenders) and participate in budget estimation

· Attend regular site coordination meetings with client/contractors/sub-contractors on project related matters.

· Coordination with client to resolve project issues proactively.

· Adhere to Company Safety Standard and promote safety culture among the project site team

· Ensure lesson learned are properly documented throughout the life of project including project close out

· Update project schedule for monthly progress and if there is any change in milestones with the help of Planner

· Abide to the Environmental, Safety and Health regulations (Internal & External)

Requirements:

· Diploma in Electrical Engineering and minimum 3 years of relevant working experience

· Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations

· Experience in managing External Integration Consultant Packages

· Experience in managing external stakeholders such as Civil Partners/External Contractors/Suppliers

· Extensive understanding and/or prior experience with engineering lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycle and demonstrated ability to deliver solutions to closure

· Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, requirements management systems (e.g. Doors), product lifecycle management systems, defect tracking tools, and software configuration tools

· Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience

· Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication and leadership skills

· Ability to acquire deep understanding of new technologies with minimal guidance

· Ability to communicate complex ideas to peers, management, and customers in a simplified manner

· Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

· Strong prior experience applying fundamental Systems Engineering concepts:

1. - V-lifecycle,
2. - System Architecture
3. - Requirements Management,
4. - Configuration Management,
5. - Interface Management,

· Deep competency in interactions between Civil contractor and System Design

· Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time

· Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

· Experience in the BIM design process and methodology

· Knowledge and/or experience in Railway or Mass Transit systems and civil design development

· Prior experience collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations

· Knowledge of job-specific tools (Doors, Projectwise, Aconex, others may apply) is an advantage