Project Operations Manager

Hitachi; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading energy solutions provider in Madrid seeks a Project Operations Manager to lead complex energy infrastructure projects. The role demands solid project management experience in the energy sector, strong leadership skills, and fluency in Spanish and English. Benefits include a daily meal allowance and flexible work practices. This is a full-time position.

Servicios

Daily meal allowance

Flexible work practices

Reduced working hours on Fridays

Life insurance

Formación

• Solid experience in project or operations management within the energy transmission and distribution sector.
• Proven team leadership experience, especially in developing talent and managing multicultural teams.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written); French is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead local project execution activities ensuring delivery meets quality and financial targets.
• Manage the Project Management, Site Management and Scheduling & Planning Teams directly.
• Oversee a consistent approach to managing the local project portfolio.

Conocimientos

Six Sigma

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Microsoft Outlook

Analysis Skills

Warehouse Management System

Operations Management

Kaizen

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Retail Management

Educación

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Location: Madrid Spain

Job ID: R0098197

Date Posted: Company Name :

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category): Project / Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy we are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all. As part of our Grid Integration business we are looking for an experienced and people-oriented Project Operations Manager to lead the execution of complex energy infrastructure projects in our Operating Unit of Spain. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction and the development of high-performing teams in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

You will report to the Operating Unit Manager of Spain directly and to the Europe Regional Operations Manager functionally and will have the chance to collaborate with various stakeholders across countries and business units. Your leadership will directly impact the success of projects in France, Morocco, Portugal and Spain, especially in complex and strategic initiatives.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead local project execution activities ensuring delivery meets quality, safety, financial and timeline targets.

Manage the Project Management, Site Management and Scheduling & Planning Teams directly.

Improve project execution strategies in line with business goals and drive continuous improvement.

Oversee a consistent approach to managing the local project portfolio using best practices and company policies.

Supervise project teams ensuring processes and instructions are followed and improved based on lessons learned.

Support budgeting and planning, identifying and addressing gaps in project execution capacity.

Monitor project performance, resolve escalated issues and ensure proper project closure.

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders acting as a key escalation point.

Develop and lead project teams ensuring the right structure, skills and growth opportunities are in place.

Your Background

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field with a strong focus on energy systems or power grids.

Solid experience in project or operations management within the energy transmission and distribution sector.

Proven team leadership experience is highly valued, especially in developing talent and managing multicultural teams.

Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written) with the ability to operate effectively across multiple countries. French is a plus.

Strong understanding of the complexities of electrical infrastructure projects, including technical, logistical and stakeholder-related challenges.

Experience working in matrixed organizations with the ability to manage multiple requests and report functionally to different stakeholders.

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.

For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits: daily meal allowance, flexible work practices, reduced working hours on Friday & July-August, life insurance and other benefits that are in our local bargaining agreement.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon‑neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity, Collaboration, Great Innovation.

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Key Skills

• Six Sigma
• Lean
• Management Experience
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Outlook
• Analysis Skills
• Warehouse Management System
• Operations Management
• Kaizen
• Leadership Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Retail Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1