Electrical Project Leadership
Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions.
We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base, and global footprint to provide customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk.
Customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors.
At Grid & Power Quality Solution and Service business in Europe, diversity drives culture of innovation and collaboration.
Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers, and e-mobility.
Responsibilities:
* Define main guidelines, allocate project tasks, motivate and monitor internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.
* Provide performance feedback regarding project progress.
* Define all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule, and risk management plans jointly with the Project Controls department.
* Ensure the project follows execution best practices and company policies.
* Monitor and control project progress and resource utilization.
* Oversee project financials, including invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow.
* Identify, qualify, quantify, and manage project risks ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued.
* Capture, analyze, and share lessons learned throughout the project.
* Ensure the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed driving formal acceptance and contract close-out acknowledgment by the customer.
* Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to procure required services, materials, and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers.
* Support Supply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims, and project changes.
* Act as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders effectively communicating with all stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
* Minimum of 7+ years of experience in project management preferably in the energy sector.
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex projects.
* Effective communication and leadership skills with ability to influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.