Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

24 days holidays

Excellent company pension

Broad benefits schemes

Top quality H&S culture and training

Generous bonus scheme

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Europe invites applications for a Project Manager to lead energy grid projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements. The role emphasizes HSE, governance, and stakeholder management within a hybrid Dublin-based setup with occasional travel.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5+ years of project management experience, with strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to manage complex projects.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define main guidelines, allocate project tasks, and motivate and monitor internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones; provide performance feedback.
• Define all project plan documents, including scope, financial plans, schedule, and risk management plans, jointly with the Project Controls department.
• Ensure the project follows execution best practices; monitor progress, control resources, and oversee project financials and cash flow; identify and manage risks and lessons learned; close out contracts.
• Apply contract and claims management; coordinate with Supply Chain Management to procure services, materials, and equipment; support supplier negotiations and changes.
• Act as the key customer contact and escalation point; build and maintain relationships with stakeholders; communicate effectively.
• Ensure project health, safety, and environmental policies are followed and complied with.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion 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 has an exciting opportunity for Project Managers, to support the Power Grids Grid Integration Business you'll be reporting to the Operational Unit Manager and responsible for projects to ensure the works comply with Hitachi Energy and customer’s standards, procedures, and policies. Part of your role will be to maintain a safe working environment for all site employees & mitigate the risks and manage Health Safety and Environmental risks associated with the business unit and ensure ethical behaviour in line with code of conduct and be part of the environment that allows all employees to develop and succeed.

Location, Dublin (Hybrid) with some travel to other sites (Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)

How you'll make an impact:

Project Responsibility:

Define main guidelines, allocate project tasks, and motivate and monitor internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones. Provide performance feedback regarding project progress.

Planning and Scheduling:

Define all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule, and risk management plans, jointly with the Project Controls department.

Project Execution and Control:

Ensure the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy Ireland policies. Monitor and control project progress and resource utilization. Oversee project financials, including invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow. Identify, qualify, quantify, and manage project risks, ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued. Capture, analyze, and share lessons learned throughout the project. Ensure the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed, driving formal acceptance and contract close-out acknowledgment by the customer.

Contract, Claims, and Procurement Management:

Consistently apply contract and claims management in accordance with Hitachi Energy Ireland policies and contractual agreements. Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to procure required services, materials, and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers. Support Supply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims, and project changes.

Stakeholder Relations:

Act as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):

Ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

Your Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the energy sector Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects. Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• 24 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.

More about us

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