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Senior Project Manager

2 days ago Chennai, India

The opportunity:

Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Leads Project team, establishes the project execution approach and overseas project handover, execution planning and monitoring and control of both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
  • Organizing project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements.
  • Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing. Ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards (e.g., International Standards Organization).
  • Identifying/resolving obstacles to completing project on time and to budget. Managing multiple, interrelated projects (including business transformation projects). On some projects, the work may include integrating vendor tasks into the project plan and tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables.
  • Review of Contract receipt from Sales. Develop project schedule and freeze with respective stakeholders (internal and external).
  • Preparation of project specific risk and opportunities management plan. Preparation of project wise Master document list.
  • Coordination with Engg and SCM to place order on sub supplier for material procurement. Coordinate with feeder factories for production plan and follow up on production progress.
  • Coordination on Stage inspections (if any). Follow-up on Material shipment, material receipt at site and acknowledgment from sites for submission of Milestone billings (if any).
  • Coordinate with stakeholders for Installation, testing and commissioning at site.
  • Scope and get approvals for time extension, additional cost etc. Project handing over, as-built drawings, commercial closure etc and collection of PAC, close out of snags & FAC.
  • You will be 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.

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Your background:

  • Graduate in Electrical engineering with Min Experience of 10-15 years.
  • Must have experience in project execution service industry for different product. Experience in GIS projects, Substation projects or similar project related to Design, supply installation of High Voltage equipment is most preferred.
  • Preference will be given to those who have experience working with Saudi Arabia & Middle East customers.
  • Should possess strong leadership skills and ability to convince stakeholders in the interest of the project.
  • Ability to work under pressure to deliver the projects with time, cost and quality.
  • Good communication skills.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-175009
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-29T23:34:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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