PMO Trainee - UAE National

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy invites ambitious individuals to join its Management Trainee program in Abu Dhabi. The rotation-based experience covers Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance and HR, with hands-on work in project management, process improvement, and strategic planning.

Participants receive mentorship from senior leaders, attend training sessions to sharpen leadership and technical skills, and contribute to PMO governance and AI-driven transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership potential through academics or professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to relocate or travel for rotations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotation across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and HR.
• Gain hands-on experience in project management, process improvement, and strategic planning.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and proposals for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives and address challenges.
• Develop understanding of Hitachi Energy's products, services, and culture.
• Receive mentorship from leaders and contribute to projects.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to build leadership and technical skills.
• Support PMO Manager in day-to-day management and governance of the project portfolio.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs like revenue, OTD, and forecast accuracy.
• Contribute to PMO process improvements and digital tool adoption.
• Explore AI opportunities to enhance PMO processes and productivity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership potential

English fluency

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hitachi, Ltd. Management Trainee program

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join our Management Trainee program. This program offers a comprehensive introduction to various facets of our global operations, preparing participants for future leadership roles within the company.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotation program across different departments, including but not limited to, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Gain hands‑on experience in project management, process improvement, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and proposals for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve organizational objectives and resolve business challenges.
• Develop a strong understanding of Hitachi's products, services, and corporate culture.
• Receive mentorship from experienced leaders and contribute to ongoing projects.
• Actively participate in training sessions and workshops designed to enhance leadership, technical, and interpersonal skills.
• Support the PMO Manager in the day‑to‑day management and governance of the project portfolio.
• Monitor project performance against key KPIs, including revenue, OBL, OTD, forecast accuracy, COPQ, risks/opportunities and project close‑out.
• Monitor compliance with PMO processes, governance requirements and project management standards.
• Consolidate and analyze portfolio information to identify critical, slow‑moving, delayed or high‑risk projects.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of PMO processes and digital tools.
• AI & Digital Transformation - Identify opportunities to use AI to improve PMO processes and productivity. Support the development and implementation of AI use cases.
• Process Improvement & Digitalization - Process Improvement & Digitalization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong academic record with demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership potential through academic, extracurricular, or professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and diverse environment.
• Proactive attitude, strong initiative, and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English is required;
• Flexibility and willingness to relocate or travel as required by program rotations.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Internship

Job function Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Contract Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Publication date 2026-09-15

Reference number R0144107

About Hitachi Energy

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.