Senior Project Management

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Stone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major transformer projects from tender to closure. Based in Stone with some UK travel, you will drive on-time, on-budget delivery, ensure safety and stakeholder alignment, and manage scope changes in collaboration with the supply chain.

The role requires proven project leadership in energy projects, PM certification, and experience with PMBoK/PRINCE2 methodologies. A strong engineering background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading major transformer projects or substations.
• Formal PM certification and knowledge of PMBoK/PMI standards.
• Degree in engineering or equivalent with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tendering and execution of transformer projects from start to closure.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with safe practices and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage changes in scope and commercial aspects with clients and supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

PM Frameworks

Stakeholder Mgmt

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/PM

PM Certification (PMP/PRINCE2 PMI)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

Location: Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0122752

Date Posted: 2026-04-08

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity The Senior Project Manager plays a key part in leading and executing of major transformer projects ranging from tendering through to final closure of projects. Location, Stone (Remote) with travel to UK sites Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position Howyou’llmake an impact

• Support the Tendering Engineers and give assistance in the order pursuit process (helping to develop capture and execute strategy) - achieve clarity of expectation throughout the demand and supply chain.
• Deliver safe, on-time and to-budget delivery of the project, keeping all stakeholders positively engaged and updated on project performance.
• Effectively manage changes in the scope (and the associated commercial aspects) driven by client, internally or the supply chain to maximise HITACHI ENERGY’s contractual position.
• Represent HITACHI ENERGY in all key project delivery meetings i.e. the principle point of contract with the client and all stakeholders for the project.
• Recognise customer requirements and manage their expectations at all times to ensure customer satisfaction at point of delivery/enquiry, to ensure full exposure of HITACHI ENERGY’s product portfolio.
• Working with SHEQ support, lead the drive through our supply chain to fully embrace HITACHI ENERGY’s SHEQ initiatives in particular hazard identification and removal and appropriate behaviours

Your background

• Proven experience in a related position within the energy transition industry and transformer knowledge is essential
• Proven industry experience, working on project related to transformers and, or substations is essential
• Member of working towards professional membership of an appropriate body e.g PMI, APM, IET
• A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• 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).

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