Service Project Manager

Hitachi; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy is seeking a Service Project Manager to join our Service Business Unit in Finland. You will oversee maintenance and service activities, review on-site work, and lead field maintenance when needed, while maintaining regular customer meetings and project reviews.

The role offers a hybrid work setup with travel across Finland, requiring strong customer relationship skills and solid knowledge of power distribution services. Fluency in Finnish and basic English are essential.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in electrical engineering with relevant experience in power systems.
• Service-oriented with a solution-focused mindset.
• Basic IT skills and ability to learn modern engineering applications.
• High integrity and a safety-first mindset.
• Experience in power system service or maintenance.
• Electrical qualification level 1 or eligibility is advantageous.
• Experience with power quality, relay protection, and communication is advantageous.
• Understanding substation design is advantageous.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts is advantageous.
• Excellent Finnish and basic English communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage service agreements with customers.
• Provide sales and maintenance services related to power distribution with Service Sales.
• Act as Project Manager for service projects.
• Provide high-end specialist services.
• Establish long-term customer relationships by understanding needs and providing deep technical service solutions.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Build trust and sustain relationships by handling warranty jobs and coordinating with sales.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Power systems

Electrical engineering

Safety mindset

Education

B.Sc. in electrical engineering

Job description

Location:

Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Job ID:

R0141691

Date Posted:

2026-09-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for a Service Project Manager to join our Service Business Unit at Hitachi Energy in Finland. In this role, you will work in a hybrid setup, combining remote work, office-based work, and regularly site visits. You will oversee maintenance and service activities, review work on‑site, and, when required, take an active role in leading and supporting maintenance work in the field. Regular customer meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder communication are also key aspects of the position.

The primary location for this role is Lappeenranta, Vaasa, or Vantaa, although other locations in Finland may be considered based on the candidate’s qualifications. Travel is primarily within Finland.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Managing service agreements with customers.
• Providing sales and maintenance services related to power distribution in cooperation with Service Sales.
• Acting as Project Manager for service projects.
• Providing high-end specialist services.
• Establishing long‑term customer relationships by understanding customers’ needs and demonstrating in‑depth technical service solutions knowledge.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring a seamless and positive customer experience.
• Building trust and maintaining sustainable relationships with customers by handling and coordinating warranty jobs, ensuring continuous communication and connecting them with our sales team.

Your background

• B.Sc. in electrical engineering and relevant experience with power systems or other suitable education and vast experience with power systems.
• Service oriented person with solution‑oriented approach.
• Basic IT skills as well as the ability to learn modern engineering applications.
• High integrity and a strong “safety first” mindset.
• Experience from power system service / maintenance.
• Electrical Qualification Level 1, or eligibility to obtain the required certification is an advantage.
• Understanding power quality, relay protection and communication is an advantage.
• Understanding the basics of substation design is seen as an advantage.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in Finnish. Basic skills in English.
• Quality-focused, customer-oriented team player who is willing to commit to long‑term objectives and development.
• Valid driver’s license.
  

Interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application. Apply for the position by 11 October 2026. Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received, and the position will be filled and closed once a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information, please contact the recruiting manager, Tapani Kuikka, tel. [phone].

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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