Project Manager

The opportunity

Mission Statement Lead the execution of medium size to large and moderately complex Transmission & Sub transmission projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety and environment requirements, financial targets as well as schedule commitments.

How you'll make an impact

• Project Responsibility: Define main guidelines, allocate project tasks, and motivate and monitor internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones. Provide performance feedback regarding project progress.
• Planning and Scheduling: Define all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule, and risk management plans, jointly with the Project Controls department.
• Project Execution and Control: Ensure the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy 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.
• Contract, Claims, and Procurement Management: Consistently apply contract and claims management in accordance with Hitachi Energy Ireland policies and contractual agreements. 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.
• Stakeholder Relations: Act as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Graduate in engineering with Experience of 6 to 10 years in execution Substation/GIS projects or order handling in any of power system OEMs.
• Holding a min of 4 years in leading projects and ability to work in ERP environment.
• Strong technical knowledge is a must
• PMP certification is mandatory
• Knowledge of MS Project & SAP ERP is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects.
• Strong understanding of risk management, financial reporting, and budget control
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-148779

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-14T18:37:36