Senior Project Manager

Hitachi; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy L.L.C. in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex initiatives from initiation through closure. You will guide cross-functional teams, align with stakeholders, and drive value delivery across large-scale programs in a multinational setting.

The role demands a proven track record managing scope, budget, and schedules while communicating progress to executive sponsors. You will mentor junior staff and promote best practices in project management and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field; Masters preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent is required.
• Strong understanding of various project management methodologies.
• Proven leadership, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of multiple projects within scope, budget and timeline.
• Define objectives, scope and deliverables with stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans with schedules, resources, risks and communications.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues; create contingency plans.
• Manage budgets and expenditures to meet financial targets.
• Lead cross-functional teams, guide performance, and provide feedback.
• Report project status and key metrics to stakeholders regularly.
• Foster relationships with clients, vendors and partners.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM practices and tools.
• Mentor junior project managers and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or related

Masters degree

PMP Certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Location:

Dubai Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Job ID:

R0125473

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation to closure within Hitachi Ltd. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes managing cross-functional teams and effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning execution monitoring control and closure of multiple concurrent projects ensuring adherence to scope budget and timeline.
• Define project objectives scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including detailed schedules resource allocation risk assessments and communication strategies.
• Identify assess and mitigate project risks and issues proactively developing contingency plans as needed.
• Manage project budgets tracking expenditures and ensuring financial targets are met.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams providing guidance support and performance feedback.
• Communicate project status progress and key metrics to stakeholders through regular reports and presentations.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including clients vendors and partners.
• Ensure projects comply with Hitachis internal policies procedures and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management methodologies and tools within the organization.
• Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Computer Science Engineering or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred
• 15 years of progressive experience in project management with at least 5 years in a senior project management role within a complex organization.
• Proven experience managing large-scale multi-faceted projects with significant business impact.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is required.
• Strong understanding of various project management methodologies
• Exceptional leadership communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project Primavera)
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets resources and timelines effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience working in a global or multinational company environment is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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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 rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or security-sensitive functionsadditional 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.

Required Experience

Senior IC