Senior Project Manager

HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; 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

Location: Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

Job ID: R0140762

Date Posted: 2026-11-03

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit has a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. These range from substation automation, communication networks, grid automation services, grid edge solutions to enterprise software solutions. These solutions address all key segments connected to the energy system including generation, transmission distribution, industries, transportation and infrastructure sectors. Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit supports 50% of the top 250 global electric utilities. Our Grid Automation hardware, software and services portfolio unites deep domain knowledge and innovative technologies that enable customers across the globe to optimize the critical systems that power, move and connect us. Together, we’re building a more productive and sustainable world.

How you'll make an impact

• You will 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. Provides performance feedback regarding allocated resources working on projects.
• Defines, jointly with the Project Controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans. You will do project execution and control: Ensures that the project follows execution best practices and HITACHI ENERGY policies. Effectively monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization.
• Monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow. Identifies, qualifies, quantifies and manages project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Captures, analyses and shares lessons learned throughout the project. Ensures that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed. Drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Ensures that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with HITACHI ENERGY policies and contractual agreements. Coordinates with Supply Chain Management, and successfully procures required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers.
• Support Supply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes.
• Acts as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.
• Ensures the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies. Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You have experience in Power generation, preferably Battery energy storage / Solar / Wind or other power generation.
• You hold a degree qualifications in Engineering (Electrical or Electronics) or recognized 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.
• Advanced computer skills using engineering software applications.
• Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognizes the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and high attention to detail.
• Establishes good relationships with customers and staff; Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization; Relates well to people at all levels.
• Proactive and highly organized including timeliness and ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Highly flexible and demonstrable problem-solving skills.
• Time management, coordination, accuracy, attention to detail and performing in a pressure environment are necessary.

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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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