Service Project Manager | Smithfield, Australia

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Australia seeks an experienced Service Project Manager to deliver service projects, balancing technical and commercial obligations while complying with policies, safety, and financial targets.

You will lead project execution, manage resources, oversee invoicing and cost control, coordinate with suppliers and customers, and travel locally and overseas as needed, all while upholding HSE and Hitachi Energy values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing service projects.
• Experience with transformer service projects (highly regarded).
• Working knowledge of SAP (order booking, invoicing, etc.).
• Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and demonstrated leadership capability.
• Proficiency in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead service project execution, overseeing technical and commercial aspects.
• Ensure formal contract close-out and customer acceptance.
• Coordinate with internal and external suppliers and manage escalations.
• Develop trusted relationships and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Evaluate drawings, schedules, HSE documentation, transmittals, and reports to support delivery.
• Travel locally and occasionally overseas.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy's safety and integrity values.

Skills

communication skills

ownership mindset

leadership capability

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

In this position, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of service projects - covering both commercial and technical aspects - while ensuring that all operations comply with company protocols, contractual obligations, safety regulations, as well as financial and scheduling objectives.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will lead service project execution in alignment with Hitachi Energy policies and best practices. Ensure strong oversight, effective resource use, and consistent project progress also oversee all technical and commercial aspects of service projects, including invoicing, cost management, expenses, and cash flow. Proactively identify risks and opportunities, and ensure lessons learned are documented and shared.
• You ensure each project is formally and contractually closed out, and that completion is acknowledged and accepted by the customer and apply contract and claims management principles throughout the project lifecycle in line with company policies and commitments.
• You work closely with internal and external suppliers to secure required materials, services, and equipment and act as the primary interface for customers and manage any project-related escalations with professionalism and care.
• You will develop trusted relationships with internal teams and external partners, maintaining clear communication at every stage and ensure all project activities comply with Hitachi Energy's HSE policies.
• You will evaluate equipment drawings, project schedules, HSE documentation, transmittals, reports, and all related technical materials also partner with execution teams and manufacturing facilities to support project delivery.
• You need to do local and occasional overseas travel will be required.
• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing service projects.
• Experience with transformer service projects (highly regarded).
• Working knowledge of SAP (order booking, invoicing, etc.).
• Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and demonstrated leadership capability.
• Proficiency in English communication.

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you:

• Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
• International working environment and empowering working culture.
• On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.

Location Smithfield, NSW, Australia;
Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-20

Reference number R0148751

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.