Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Energy System Project Manager leads the execution of projects and ensures that all related activities are performed in accordance with company policies, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments. Supports the organization in process improvement to continually increase the effectiveness of project execution.

• Leading the project activities, establishing the project execution approach and overseeing project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Effectively monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization. Monitoring and controlling project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow. Identifying, qualifying, quantifying and managing project risks, and ensuring that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, ensuring contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Procuring all required services, materials and equipment from external and internal suppliers, including support in negotiations, claims and project changes.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Responsibilities may include:
• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• May involve coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
  Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or mechatronics engineering.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of project execution experience with electrical equipment / substation projects (Capacitor banks and power quality) is preferred.
• PMP or IPMA is a plus.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented approach, strong communication skills, and a proactive leadership mindset.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.