Large Project Operation Manager

Hitachi; Petaling Jaya; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. invites a seasoned Project/Program Manager to lead large and complex projects from tendering through execution in a global energy business.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, secure on-time delivery, and align scope with customer expectations while safeguarding safety and quality standards. You will own forecast, risk, and financial results, direct staffing and project controls, and work with global leads to optimize margins.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering required.
• 15+ years of experience in project execution.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead Large and Complex projects from Tendering to Execution.
• Ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery with customer satisfaction.
• Own forecast, risk and financial results; manage portfolio cash.
• Build an effective, high-performing project organization.
• Ensure HSE compliance across projects and processes.
• Drive opportunities for margin improvement and project growth.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project controls

English

Formation

Master’s in engineering

Outils

Project management platforms

Description du poste

Location:

Petaling Jaya, Selangor,Malaysia

Job ID:

R0126218

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

General Information

Reporting to the HBU Manager, you will lead the Large and Complex projects managed at HBU level, from Tendering to Execution, being responsible of running the day-to-day Operation and to achieve customer expectations through lean, faultless operational execution.

You will provide leadership for the projects within your portfolio, being responsible for ensuring the overall scope is delivered as planned, taking ownership for the forecast, risk and financial results, whilst also working closely with functional leads to secure overall project execution safely on time, on quality, within budget and to full customer satisfaction.

The Health, Safety, Environment and Security of the project and all those working within it will be a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and sponsoring Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and all other business compliance standards and regulations across the Large Projects of the HBU.

• Ensuring a safe work environment and continuous improvement in HSE processes and integrity performance.

• Organizing, staffing and directing project execution for the Large and Complex projects within the HBU. Building an effective, capable and high-performing organization.

• Responsible for safe, on-quality/on-time/on-margin project execution and to deliver project cash. Responsible for managing the Large and Complex Project Portfolio development, aiming to improve the overall GM at portfolio level.

• Accountable for the overall customer satisfaction across the Large and Complex Project Portfolio

• Effectively planning, monitoring, and controlling activities necessary for predictable fulfilment of planned activities with efficient utilization of available resources.

• Monitoring and controlling project financials to maintain or improve contract margins, cash flow and cash generation, whilst managing and mitigating risk.

• Ensuring that all opportunities for Customer Satisfaction, Gross Margin improvement and/or Project Growth are captured and acted upon.

• Ensuring compliance with global and local standards, rules, policies and procedures related to Operations/Project execution. Accountable for operational risk management, validates and improves reliability and effectiveness of business operations.

Your background

• • A master’s degree in engineering
  • More than 15 years of experience in project execution, working as operations manager within system projects business.
  • Sound knowledge of Grid and Power Quality business and the Utility/Industry market.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing all Operations process.
  • Experience developed within multicultural or global environments will be a plus.
  • Knowledge of Project platforms specialized for Project Management/Controls.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English; additional languages preferable.
  • Willingness to travel
  • Leadership experience with strong, well-developed communication, influencing and coaching skills.
  • Customer Focus & Quality competences.

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.