Project Portfolio & Operational Performance Analyst 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

HITACHI ENERGY LTD; Zürich; Sur place; CHF 40 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Zurich is seeking a Project Portfolio & Operational Performance Analyst to integrate project, portfolio, and operational data for transparency and decision support.

You will develop KPI dashboards, monitor key metrics, and provide data-driven insights to drive improvements across the project portfolio. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in project management or related analytics, plus hands-on experience with Power BI or SAP Analytics and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, PMO, project controls, portfolio management, business analytics, operational excellence, or performance management.
• Strong knowledge of project execution, governance, portfolio management, planning and scheduling, risk management, and operational performance.
• Proven experience developing KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, analytical models, and management reporting.
• Experience analyzing performance data and translating findings into practical improvement initiatives and business recommendations.
• Hands-on knowledge of reporting and analytics solutions such as Power BI, SAP Analytics, Microsoft Power Platform, or comparable tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and fluency in English.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports for project, portfolio, and operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze key metrics including schedule, cost, profitability, quality, project health, resource utilization, and risk exposure.
• Identify trends, deviations, risks, and performance gaps and translate your findings into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and support portfolio, operational, and management performance reviews, ensuring transparent and reliable information for decision‑making.
• Partner with project and business teams to define corrective actions and improvement initiatives and track their implementation and impact.
• Provide data‑driven insights to support portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and business planning.
• Improve the quality, consistency, and reliability of project and operational data in collaboration with business functions and system owners.
• Support operational excellence, maturity assessments, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our Project Execution Excellence strategy.

Connaissances

Project management

Governance

KPI development

Dashboards

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

English language proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Outils

Power BI

SAP Analytics

Microsoft Power Platform

Description du poste

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Job ID: R0149980 Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights and helping organizations improve how they deliver projects? We are looking for a Project Portfolio & Operational Performance Analyst to strengthen our Project Execution Excellence organization. In this role, you will bring together project, portfolio, and operational data to create transparency, identify improvement opportunities, and support fact‑based decision‑making across the business. You will work closely with project operations, portfolio management, operational excellence teams, and senior stakeholders, providing the insights needed to improve execution performance and drive continuous improvement.

How you’ll make an impact

Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports for project, portfolio, and operational performance.

Monitor and analyze key metrics including schedule, cost, profitability, quality, project health, resource utilization, and risk exposure.

Identify trends, deviations, risks, and performance gaps and translate your findings into actionable recommendations.

Prepare and support portfolio, operational, and management performance reviews, ensuring transparent and reliable information for decision‑making.

Partner with project and business teams to define corrective actions and improvement initiatives and track their implementation and impact.

Provide data‑driven insights to support portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and business planning.

Improve the quality, consistency, and reliability of project and operational data in collaboration with business functions and system owners.

Support operational excellence, maturity assessments, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our Project Execution Excellence strategy.

Your background

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, PMO, project controls, portfolio management, business analytics, operational excellence, or performance management

Good understanding of project execution, governance, portfolio management, planning and scheduling, risk management, and operational performance

Proven experience developing KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, analytical models, and management reporting

Experience analyzing performance data and translating findings into practical improvement initiatives and business recommendations

Hands‑on knowledge of reporting and analytics solutions such as Power BI, SAP Analytics, Microsoft Power Platform, or comparable tools

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, combined with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and practical way

Strong stakeholder management skills and fluency in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

The minimum salary for this position in the location Italy specified: Starting from: 48,600 € gross annual salary

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures. This role may be open in multiple locations. If the salary information listed is not applicable for your current home location, salary details relevant to your location will be discussed with you at a later stage.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes: Competitive salary and incentives Well‑being and care Paid and unpaid leave Flexible work options Benefits that support your financial security You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

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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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