Senior Program Manager, Grid Automation

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd in Lilydale, Victoria, is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead the project team, define guidelines, allocate tasks and monitor resources to meet milestones. You will manage project plans, financials, risk, supplier coordination, and stakeholder communications while ensuring safety, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires experience in power generation and a PM certification, with strong technical aptitude in electrical engineering and industrial

Qualifications

• Experience in power generation preferred (Battery energy storage / Solar / Wind or other power generation).
• Project Management Certification (PMP) highly desirable.
• High level of technical aptitude in electrical engineering and industrial software technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team allocated to the project, defining main guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.
• Defines, jointly with the Project Controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow. Identifies, qualifies, quantifies and manages project risks.
• Captures, analyses and shares lessons learned throughout the project. Ensures formal project close-out and customer acknowledgement.
• Ensures contract and claims management in accordance with Hitachi Energy policies; coordinates with Supply Chain Management for procurement of services, materials and equipment.

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical or Electronics) or recognized equivalent

Job description

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd in Lilydale, Victoria, is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead the project team, define guidelines, allocate tasks and monitor resources to meet milestones. You will manage project plans, financials, risk, supplier coordination, and stakeholder communications while ensuring safety, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires experience in power generation and a PM certification, with strong technical aptitude in electrical engineering and industrial