Operations Manager

Hitachi Energy; Stone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks an Operation Manager for its High Voltage business unit in Stone, UK. You will oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely execution, compliance with quality standards, and improving performance across teams. In this strategic role, you will utilize your extensive project management experience to drive operational efficiency and compliance while leading a dynamic team.

Benefits

Inclusive Work Environment

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Project Management experience on T&D projects.
• Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Proven management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations for multiple T&D GIS bay extension projects.
• Make strategic decisions and oversee financial performance.
• Lead monthly project reviews and identify risks.

Skills

Project Management

Field Service Management

Compliance

Organizational Development

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our High Voltage business Unit as a Operation Manager you'll be responsible for overseeing the service business operations. Operational responsibility for a large functional business unit including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Quality, HSE and Field Service with the objective of improving performance and securing legal compliance in the most cost-effective manner.

You'll also ensure all responsible functions comply with Hitachi Energy policies and governance and identifying any areas of improvement and non-conformance.

Managing the overall operations of the department are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures and are in compliance with health and safety guidelines.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Overall Operations Manage for multiple T&D GIS bay extension projects across the UK including project lifecycle management, product supply, CDM and I&C activities through to project close out.
• Ensuring the timely execution of projects with respect to the given schedules whilst adhering to the set quality standards and KPI’s during all execution phases.
• Making important policy, planning and strategic decisions to ensure the effective implementation of a defined work process as well as operational development activities.
• Preparing action plans for the entire process lifecycle to optimise output with respect to finance and staffing needs, providing information and recommendations to strategy implementation.
• Oversee the department's performance relative to quality of work and responsiveness to customers' requirements and initiate remedial measures.
• Preparation and presentation of financial and operational data for monthly, quarterly, and yearly KPIs.
• Lead monthly project reviews with project management delivery team. Identifying areas of risk and deciding remedial actions.
• Identification and forecasting of resource requirements and constraints. Actively involved with recruitment.
• Cooperates and coordinates activities with other business units and teams to harmonise Service activities. Ensures the transfer of Service lessons learnt for improvement of Hitachi offerings.
• Define, develop and introduce goals and objectives for the organisation and direct the implementation of plans for their cost-effective accomplishment.
  
  

Your Background

• 5-10years Project Management experience on T&D projects
• Field Service management experience. Distinct understanding between two different delivery streams (projects and field).
• Proven experience in management experience
• Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations and duties.
• NEBOSH qualification or similar.
• SAP experience – Project Cockpit preferred, project actual cost analysis, ROC
  
  

What We Offer

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.
  
  
  

More About Us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. Join us on this exciting journey.

Talent Partner , Dianne Cooper - [e-mail] will answer your questions on the position.

Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

We employ over 50,000 people in 60 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

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.