Project Operations Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology leader is seeking a Project Operations Manager in Madrid to oversee energy infrastructure projects. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring quality delivery, and developing strategies for operational excellence. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and strong leadership experience, with fluency in Spanish and English essential for collaboration across multiple countries.

Servicios

Daily meal allowance

Flexible work practices

Reduced working hours on Fridays

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in project or operations management within the energy sector.
• Experience leading multicultural teams and developing talent.
• Ability to operate effectively across multiple countries with a strong understanding of electrical infrastructure projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead project execution activities ensuring quality, safety, financial, and timeline targets.
• Manage and improve project execution strategies in line with business goals.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and supervise project teams.

Conocimientos

Project management

Team leadership

Energy systems knowledge

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

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 ensure 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 and during 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.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

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