Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead medium to large projects. You will ensure project execution aligns with company policies, manage financials, and build relationships with stakeholders. Ideal for individuals with a Bachelor's degree, knowledge of project management methodologies, and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a diverse work environment. Remote working is available with some travel to client sites.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Excellent company pension

Generous bonus scheme

Comprehensive training and personal development

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of PMBOK and PMI standards.
• Demonstrated competence in leadership roles for implementation projects.
• Willing to achieve PMP status.
• Member of relevant professional body in training.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and oversee execution planning.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and communicate effectively.
• Monitor project progress and financials, managing risks.
• Prepare proposals and bids aligned with customer needs.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership competencies

Fluent English communication

Accountability for budget

Ability to balance leadership and expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for Senior Project Manager. You will lead the execution of medium‑size to large and moderately complex projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments. You will coach and develop other members of the project management team and assist in the preparation of tenders and bids. Location: Birmingham (Remote) with some travel to client sites. (Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position).

Responsibilities

• Leads the project team, establishes the project execution approach and oversees project hand‑over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Proactively promotes an inclusive environment in the team and in all interactions with stakeholders and the business.
• Ensures that the project follows execution best practices and company policies, effectively monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization, monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow, identifies, qualifies, quantifies and manages project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued, captures, analyses and shares lessons learned throughout the project, ensures that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed, drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close‑out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acts as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues, builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.
• Provides support in the preparation of proposals and bids to meet customer needs.
• Identifies own training needs, undertakes self‑directed and formal training programs as directed by Management.
• Willing to work towards achieving PMP status and developing into a more senior role.
• Ensures projects follow and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies such as "Don't look the other way", Lean 6 Sigma and Power Grids hazard reporting.

Qualifications

• Has proven knowledge of project management methodologies such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and standards set through the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PRINCE2 (or equivalents).
• Can demonstrate a well‑developed competence in leadership roles relevant to all sizes of implementation projects.
• Is fluent in spoken and written English and able to communicate in a way appropriate to the audience.
• Member of working towards professional membership of an appropriate body e.g PMI, APM, IET.
• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable equivalent qualification and/or experience in lieu.
• Can demonstrate accountability for budget and planning.
• Can demonstrate the ability to balance leadership and subject matter expertise.
• Is willing to work towards achieving PMP status and developing into a more senior role.

Company

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e‑mobility. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. 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. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Benefits

• Competitive salary Package
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension and wide‑ranging benefits schemes.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Generous bonus scheme
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.