Senior Grid Project Lead - Energy & Utilities

Hitachi; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead a project team in Lilydale, Victoria. The role involves defining guidelines, scheduling, and resource management to deliver on milestones for energy grid automation projects.

You will plan documents with Project Controls, monitor progress and finances, manage procurement, and engage stakeholders while upholding HSE policies. A degree in Electrical/Electronics and PMP is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in power generation, preferably battery energy storage / solar / wind or other power generation.
• Engineering degree in Electrical or Electronics or recognised equivalent.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) highly desirable.
• High level of technical aptitude in electrical engineering and industrial software technologies.
• Ability to develop understanding of BESS control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team allocated to the project, defining main guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating and monitoring resources.
• Plan and schedule project plans, scope, financials, schedule and risk management with Project Controls.
• Monitor and control project progress, financials, invoicing, costs and cash flow.
• Manage contract, claims and procurement with Supply Chain; assist with supplier negotiations and changes.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relations and ensure compliance with HSE policies.

Skills

Power generation experience

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Electrical/Electronics

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical or Electronics)

Job description

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead a project team in Lilydale, Victoria. The role involves defining guidelines, scheduling, and resource management to deliver on milestones for energy grid automation projects.

You will plan documents with Project Controls, monitor progress and finances, manage procurement, and engage stakeholders while upholding HSE policies. A degree in Electrical/Electronics and PMP is desirable.