Associate Service Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Lodi; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch ticket or canteen

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and Partnerships

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Lodi is seeking an Associate Service Project Manager to lead project execution, ensuring activities align with procedures, contracts, quality, HSE, cost targets and schedules.

You will define project plans with Project Controls, monitor progress, manage finances, risks, and stakeholder communication, and drive formal project close-out with customer acceptance.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of project management experience.
• Excellent English and Italian language skills.
• Good problem solving and communication abilities.
• PMI/PMP certification is a plus.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define project plans, scope, budgets, schedules, and risk management with the Project Controls team.
• Monitor project progress, control costs, invoicing, and cash flow.
• Identify risks, pursue opportunities, and manage changes and claims.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and external/internal suppliers.
• Serve as primary customer contact and escalation point.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environment policies.

Skills

Project management

English language

Italian language

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

For our Service Business Unit based in Lodi we are looking for an Associate Service Project Manager who will be responsible for leading the execution of projects and ensuring that all related activities are executed in accordance with company procedures, contract specifications, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, cost/profitability targets and scheduling targets.

How you’ll make an impact

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

Ensure that the project follows execution best practices and company policies. Effectively monitor and control project progress and efficient resource utilization. Monitor and control project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow. Identify, qualify, quantify and manage risk, and ensure that all opportunities are identified and pursued. Capture, analyze and share lessons learned throughout the project. Ensure that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed. Drive the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer;

Ensure that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with company policies and contractual agreements. Coordinate with Supply Chain Management, and successfully procure required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers. Support Supply Chain Management in negotiations, claims and project changes;

Act as 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;

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

Your background

Previous experience in Project management of at least 2-4 years;

Excellent knowledge of English and Italian language;

Good problem solving and communication skills;

Certification PMI/PMP is a plus;

SAP knowledge is a plus;

More about us

We believegreat workthrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported andfairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified:

Starting from:38,000 Gross annual salary

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our benefits offering for this rolegenerally include:

Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model,Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores)

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. We welcome you to apply today.