Associate Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an Associate Project Manager for the High Voltage Business Unit, covering GIS, HGIS and DTB products in Savli, Vadodara.

The role supports end-to-end project execution from order handover to customer acceptance, coordinating domestic and export projects with emphasis on schedule, cost and quality. The candidate should have 6–9 years in EPC or GIS/AIS substation projects, plus SAP S/4HANA, MS Office and MS Project experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6–9 years in EPC, GIS or AIS substation project management.
• HV switchgear industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of project management processes and lifecycle.
• PMP or formal PM training preferred.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, MS Office and MS Project.
• Familiarity with export documentation.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution from order handover through delivery and customer acceptance.
• Coordinate domestic and export projects, ensuring objectives for schedule, quality, cost, cash flow and customer satisfaction.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables and resource utilization for on-time completion.
• Monitor project costs, invoicing, cash collection and reporting activities.
• Identify and escalate project risks, and support mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics and site teams.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Associate Project Manager for the High Voltage Business Unit covering Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Hybrid GIS (HGIS), and Dead Tank Breaker (DTB) product portfolio in Savli, Vadodara.

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Associate Project Manager for the High Voltage Business Unit covering Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Hybrid GIS (HGIS), and Dead Tank Breaker (DTB) product portfolio in Savli, Vadodara. The Associate Project Manager will support the execution of GIS Projects, HGIS & DTB orders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, quality standards, HSE regulations, and delivery commitments while meeting customer expectations.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Support project execution from order handover through successful delivery and customer acceptance.
• Coordinate domestic and export customer projects, ensuring compliance with contractual, logistics, documentation, and customer-specific requirements while delivering project objectives related to schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, and customer satisfaction.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource utilization to support on-time project completion.
• Monitor project progress and manage project costs, invoicing, cash collection, and reporting activities.
• Identify project risks and issues, ***escalate*** concerns proactively, and support implementation of mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and site teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Act as the primary customer interface and escalation point for all project-related matters, ensuring timely resolution of issues and effective stakeholder communication.
• Support preparation and review of export documentation, shipping schedules, and customer documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and business priorities.
• Ensure successful completion of project close-out activities, including contractual closure, final documentation, lessons learned, and customer acceptance.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to enhance customer satisfaction, repeat business, and long-term growth opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your Background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6 to 9 years of experience in Project Management of EPC, GIS or AIS Substation projects.
• High Voltage Switchgear industry experience preferred.
• Good understanding of project management processes and project lifecycle management.
• PMP certification or formal PM training preferred
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, MS Office, MS Project.
• Knowledge of substations, Gas Insulated Switchgear and power system projects.
• Familiarity with project financials, invoicing processes, and export documentation.
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong execution focus.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
• Self-motivated, collaborative and capable of working across multicultural teams.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.