PMO Trainee - UAE National

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy L.L.C. in Abu Dhabi is seeking ambitious individuals to join our Management Trainee program. The program offers rotations across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and HR, with hands-on experience in project management, process improvement, and strategic planning.

You will assist in reports for senior management, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and receive mentorship to develop leadership and technical skills for future leadership roles in the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership potential through academics, extracurriculars, or work experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and diverse environment.
• Proactive attitude, initiative and adaptability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English; willingness to relocate or travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotation program 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 achieve organizational objectives and resolve challenges.
• Develop understanding of Hitachi's products, services, and culture.
• Receive mentorship from leaders and contribute to ongoing projects.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance leadership, technical, and interpersonal skills.
• Support PMO Manager in day-to-day management and governance of the project portfolio.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs and ensure PMO processes and standards are followed.
• Identify high-risk or slow-moving projects and contribute to improvements and digital tooling.
• Explore AI opportunities to improve PMO processes and productivity.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Leadership potential

Business communications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Job ID: R0144107 Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: 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.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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