Project Manager, HVDC Service

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Description

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager in HVDC Service to lead the execution of complex projects, ensuring top-quality results and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Your responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project execution, from planning to completion, meeting financial and schedule goals.
• Monitor project progress, resources, and financials, including costs, invoicing, and cash flow.
• Identify and manage risks while pursuing opportunities to enhance outcomes.
• Procure necessary services, materials, and equipment, supporting negotiations and managing project changes.
• 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.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Coach and guide junior team members, reviewing their work to ensure excellence.
• Apply advanced knowledge to manage complex projects and processes with minimal supervision.

Hitachi Energy People Values:

Maintain a safe working environment, ensure ethical behavior, and manage Health, Safety, and Environmental risks.

Ensure documentation is updated and accurate, manage sub-contractors to meet quality and progress standards, and report regularly to the Project Manager.

Foster an environment that supports employee development and success.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!

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.