Project Director HVDC (EPC power projects) Germany (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Global career opportunities

Training and education support

Diversity with 70+ nationalities

Global leader in electrification

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Germany seeks a Project Director HVDC to spearhead the execution and timely delivery of large-scale EPC projects across Northern Europe.

You will guide a high-performing global team, ensuring safety, quality, and strong client relationships while overseeing forecast and financial performance. The role requires a track record of delivering multi-million-dollar HVDC/turnkey projects, with 10–15 years in similar roles, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale EPC/turnkey projects in power generation/transmission.
• Fluency in German and English, written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Lead execution of multi-million-dollar EPC mega-projects on time and on budget.
• Provide strong leadership for a global, diverse team of project managers and specialists.
• Proactively manage risks, changes, and opportunities; implement mitigation strategies.
• Own project P&L, lead budget planning and execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and partners; ensure safety and quality.

Kenntnisse

Project leadership

P&L ownership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

German language

English language

Electrical engineering

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PMI certification

MS Project

Jobbeschreibung

Project Director HVDC (EPC power projects) Germany (f/m/d)

High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)is a key enabler for a carbon-neutral energy system. It is highly efficient for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances, integration of renewables and interconnecting grids, opening for new sustainable transmission solutions. By joining the HVDC team in Germany, you will be contributing to the energy transition in Germany and around the world

The opportunity

We are looking for a Project Director for HVDC to spearhead the execution and timely delivery of largescale electrical transmission and distribution projects within the framework of a large Program of offshore HVDC Projects across multiple countries in Northern Europe.

This role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of advanced power transmission technology and build your career with a global leader in the power industry.

As a key member of our team, you will inspire and guide a high-performing global team of professionals, ensuring safety, quality, and project success. Join us and make a significant impact on the future of power delivery!

As the Project Director, you will provide leadership, strategic vision and direction to the HVDC Projects to ensure that the strategies and objectives, alongside the forecast and financial management, are developed and achieved through its operations.

How you'll make an impact:

• Leading the execution of multi-million-dollar EPC mega-projects, ensuring on-time and on budget completion.
• Providing strong, supportive leadership for a large global and diverse team, including project managers and other specialists
• Proactively managing change, assess risks and opportunities, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Taking full ownership of project P&L, leading budget planning and execution.
• Building strong relationships, effectively communicating and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and business partners.

Your background and skills:

• Bachelor's or Master of Science degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• Excellent fluency in written and spoken German and English.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale EPC/turnkey projects in in power generation, transmission & distribution or power conversion (HVDC, substations, etc.)
• Proven experience as a Project Director in similar environmentswith at least 10-15 years in the position
• Strong communication skills, effectively managing client relationships and subcontractor interactions.
• Understanding and implementation of risk assessments, method statements, and project methodologies (PMP/PMI certification a plus).
• Possessing the ability to analyze complex contracts and navigate local project regulations.

What we offer

• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy globally
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development.
• Work in diversified company with over 70+ nationalities.
• 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.