Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Excellent pension and benefits

Training and development programmes

Generous bonus scheme

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives delivering innovative energy solutions.

You will plan, execute, monitor, and close projects, coordinating scope, timelines, and budgets while driving performance and stakeholder satisfaction. The role requires at least 5 years of progressive project management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Project and Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, CS, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project management.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of cross-functional projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budget.
• Ensure high performance and adherence to project goals with teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans and escalate issues.
• Maintain strong communication with all stakeholders, clients and vendors.
• Monitor progress and prepare regular status reports for management and stakeholders.
• Deliver projects within scope, on time, and within budget while meeting quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM processes and tools.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract performance.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Scheduling

Budget Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Cross-functional Leadership

Financial Acumen

Team Mentorship

MS Project

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Engineering, CS, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

As a Project Manager at Hitachi Energy, You will lead projects that support the delivery of innovative energy solutions, helping customers and communities accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy future,

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, and budget.
• Work with project teams to ensure high performance and adherence to project goals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans and escalating critical concerns to relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong communication channels with all project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and vendors.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and prepare regular status reports for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget, meeting quality standards and client expectations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools within the organization.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring deliverables meet specifications and performance expectations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project management.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera 6) and collaboration tools.
• Experience in a global or multinational corporate environment is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and cost control.

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data centre, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

• 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.