Service Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Service Project Manager in Stone, United Kingdom, to lead the successful and safe execution of projects and Service Level Agreements. You will guide engineers and technicians, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in line with our processes, standards and safety guidelines.

You will plan, coordinate and control costings, procurement, budgets, resources and supply chain across multiple projects, while managing site reporting and all contractual, financial

Qualifications

• Background in project engineering with extensive energy sector experience.
• Project Management certification desired.
• Experience working with transformers is essential.
• Proven track record managing high-value projects with accountability for all aspects and driving activities.
• Knowledge of contractual obligations, SLAs, quality and HSE, as well as supply chain management and resource planning.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while being a strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with customers and colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of engineers and technicians to deliver high-quality, cost-efficient projects.
• Contribute to the strategy and growth of Transformer Service by delivering results in line with processes and safety standards.
• Plan, co-ordinate and control costings, procurement, budgets, resources and supply chain across multiple projects.
• Manage site reporting and maintain accountability for commercial, financial, contractual and QHSE implications.
• Develop, monitor and review progress to keep work on schedule and within cost and quality estimates.
• Collaborate with Sales Manager and Tendering Team to grow the business.

Job description

The opportunity

As a Service Project Manager at Hitachi Energy you play a key role in the successful and safe execution of projects and Service Level Agreements. You will be able to use your sound judgement and built upon your solid expertise, to deliver the best possible results every time.

You'll lead, coach and mentor a talented team of engineers and technicians and contribute to the strategy and growth of Transformer Service by delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects and solutions in line with our processes, quality standards and safety guidelines.

Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position.

How you'll make an impact

• Focus on providing the best possible customer service and help to identify new business opportunities
• You'll be working on multiple projects from start to finish simultaneously
• Plan, co-ordinate and control every aspect - from costings, procurement and budget control to technical aspects, the allocation of resources and supply chain management - in line with design requirements
• Manage aspects of project delivery, including site reporting, and will maintain a key strategic role with responsibility for commercial, financial, contractual and QHSE implications
• Develop, monitor and review progress to ensure all work remains on schedule and within cost and quality estimates
• Operate as part of a team, leading the way to deliver highly successful outcomes
• Work alongside the Sales Manager and Tendering Team to assist in the growth of the business
• Cultivate open and transparent relationships both externally and internally and use your solution-driven mindset to achieve clarity of expectation, mitigate challenges and provide a seamless experience to customers

Your background

• You have a background in project engineering with extensive, proven experience within the energy sector
• Project Management certification desired
• Experience working with transformers is essential
• You will also have successfully managed several high-value projects, including accountability for every aspect and for driving all activities
• You also have knowledge of contractual obligations, SLAs, quality and HSE as well as supply chain management and resource planning
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision, but you're also very much a team player
• You're an exceptional communicator who's effective at translating technical detail into relatable and relevant content and confident enough to liaise with customers and colleagues at all levels

Location

Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job type

Full time

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Experience

Experienced

Job function

Project | Program Management

Contract

Regular

Reference number

R0124951

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 center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.