Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead large projects with limited oversight. The role involves coordinating with engineering, procurement, and subcontractors, and ensuring on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

The candidate should have 5–8 years in project execution for engineering services, GIS/substation experience, and strong leadership to manage diverse, global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Electrical engineering with 5–8 years of experience in project execution service industry.
• Experience in GIS projects, Substation projects or similar projects involving design, supply and installation of high voltage equipment is highly preferred.
• Experience working with global customers is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to persuade stakeholders in the interest of the project.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver projects on time, within cost and to quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and establish the project execution approach with oversight from management.
• Coordinate with Engg and SCM to place orders and manage material procurement.
• Monitor cost, scheduling, and staffing; report progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor coordination for installation, testing and commissioning at site.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Global customer experience

Pressure handling

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID: R0142159

Date Posted: 2026-08-28

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Mission Statement Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Project leadership: Leads Project team, establishes the project execution approach and overseas project handover, execution planning and monitoring and control of both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals. Project Execution and Control: Organizing project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements. Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing. Ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards (e.g., International Standards Organization). Identifying/resolving obstacles to completing project on time and to budget. Managing multiple, interrelated projects (including business transformation projects). On some projects, the work may include integrating vendor tasks into the project plan and tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables. Review of Contract receipt from Sales Develop project schedule and freeze with respective stakeholders (internal and external) Preparation of project specific risk and opportunities management plan Preparation of project wise Master document list Coordination with Engg and SCM to place order on sub supplier for material procurement. Coordinate with feeder factories for production plan and follow up on production progress Coordination on Stage inspections (if any) Follow-up on Material shipment, material receipt at site and acknowledgment from sites for submission of Milestone billings (if any) Coordinate with stakeholders for Installation, testing and commissioning at site scope and get approvals for time extension, additional cost etc Project handing over, as-built drawings, commercial closure etc and collection of PAC, close out of snags & FAC Challenges Managing expectation of Customers across diverse geographies & cultures

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Graduate in Electrical engineering with Min Experience of 5-8 years. Must have expereince in project execution service industry for different product. Experience in GIS projects, Substation projects or similar project related to Design, supply installation of High Voltage equipment is most preferred.. Preference will be given to those who have expereince working with global customers Should possess strong leadership skills and ability to convince stakeholders in the interest of the project. Ability to work under pressure to deliver the projects with time, cost and quality.

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