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Senior Project Manager in Energy Sector 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Senior Project Manager in Energy Sector 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Baden, Switzerland

The opportunity

With our "Grid and Power Quality Solutions" competence centre, we hold a leading position in the development, manufacture, installation, commissioning and maintenance of medium-voltage frequency converters in the power range up to 150 MW. Our portfolio includes typical applications such as traction power supply, AC excitation and static compensation solutions. These products are used in power supply companies and in industry.

We are looking for you for our location in Turgi as Senior Project Manager.
Your Key Responsibilities include project leadership, project execution and control, stakeholder relations, contract and claims management, health, safety, and environment (HSE).

How you'll make an impact

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  • Serve as the main interface between customers and project participants, fostering strong relationships to align expectations and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Lead internal project teams across various functions and disciplines to deliver the project
  • Oversee procurement, production, logistics, installation, and commissioning processes, ensuring timely implementation of solutions to meet project milestones
  • Fulfill all contractual obligations and ensure the financial success of projects, including tracking requirements and managing project budgets and improving project margins
  • Realize additional sales and manage variation orders with customers
  • Present and report project financials & project status to upper management monthly and to other project stakeholders
  • Monitor and control project costs, create and implement cost-out and cost-benefit plans, and support accurate cost calculations for sales offers
  • Allocate & manage resources according to project requirements and resolve any resource conflicts

Your background

  • Successfully completed studies, preferably in electrical engineering or mechatronics, combined with further commercial training
  • Advanced knowledge of project management obtained through education and relevant professional experience in the energy sector or a similar environment experience
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop project teams, combined with excellent communication and negotiation skills and good intuition for customer requirements and strong customer relationship management skills
  • Strong ability to manage and coordinate tasks, projects and special topics independently, autonomously and under deadline pressure and to present the results to a forum
  • Fluent in written and spoken German and English, preferably another foreign language
  • Willingness for occasional business trips worldwide

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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Client-provided location(s): Turgi, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-143549
Employment Type: Full Time

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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