Project Manager - Grid Integration

Hitachi; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Professional in Energy System Project Management in Kuwait City. You will lead the execution of projects, ensure compliance with standards, and manage risks while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in relevant field.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and oversee execution planning.
• Monitor and control project financials and resource utilization.
• Identify and manage project risks.

Skills

Leadership in project execution

Monitoring project progress

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Location: Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait

Job ID: R0105177

Date Posted: 2025-09-16

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES CO. (KSCC)

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Energy System Project Management Senior Professional to join our team. In this role you will lead the execution of projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with company policies, contractual agreements, quality, standards, health, safety & environmental requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments. You will be supporting the organization in process improvement to continually increase the effectiveness of project execution.

How you’ll make an impact

• Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and overseeing project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Effectively monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization. Monitoring and controlling project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identifying, qualifying, quantifying and managing project risks, and ensuring that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, ensuring contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Procuring all required services, materials and equipment from external and internal suppliers, including support in negotiations, claims and project changes.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in relevant field.
• Good interpersonal skills working under pressure.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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