Energy System Project Manager

Hitachi; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead energy infrastructure projects in Malaysia (Petaling Jaya/Johor Bahru). You will deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget, meeting customer requirements and Hitachi Energy standards.

The role requires planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and strong stakeholder engagement. Regular site travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of project management experience in energy, power systems, electrical infrastructure, EPC, or utility industries.
• Experience leading complex engineering or infrastructure projects.
• GIS substations, energy systems, or data centre experience preferred.
• Strong planning, scheduling, cost control, risk, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Lead project execution in line with company policies and best practices.
• Manage contracts, procurement, claims, and variations.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Promote health, safety and environmental compliance across teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Customer liaison

MS Project

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP certification

PRINCE2 or equivalent

Tools

GIS

ERP/PM tools

Job description

Location:

Petaling Jaya, Selangor,Malaysia

Job ID:

R0136437

Date Posted:

2026-07-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Location: Malaysia (Petaling Jaya / Johor Bahru)

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of energy infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and in line with customer requirements and Hitachi Energy standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop and maintain project scope, schedules, financial plans, and risk management plans.
• Ensure project planning activities are executed effectively by the project team.
• Monitor milestones, progress, and project risks.

Project Execution and Control

• Lead project execution in accordance with Hitachi Energy policies and best practices.
• Monitor project performance, resource utilization, schedule, and budget.
• Manage project financials, including forecasting, invoicing, cost control, and cash flow.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Drive project close-out, customer acceptance, and lessons learned activities.

Contract, Claims and Procurement Management

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Coordinate procurement of services, equipment, and materials with Supply Chain Management.
• Support contract negotiations, claims, variations, and change management activities.

Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage escalations and communicate project updates effectively.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy HSE requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture across project teams and contractors.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5-10 years of project management experience within energy, power systems, electrical infrastructure, EPC, or utility industries.
• Experience managing complex engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in GIS substations, energy systems, or data centre projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and stakeholder management.
• PMP certification preferred.
• PRINCE2 or other project management certifications will also be considered.
• Experience in contract and claims management.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Additional Information

• Projects are primarily located in Johor Bahru.
• Regular travel to customer and project sites is required.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in a customer-facing project environment.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.