Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Project Manager to lead Grid Automation projects from initiation to close-out. You will coordinate with customers, engineering teams, suppliers, contractors, and internal functions to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes strong communication, stakeholder management, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with PMP certification preferred and occasional travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 3-5 years of project management experience within electrical, power, automation, industrial, EPC, or infrastructure environments.
• Experience managing customer-facing technical projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, and stakeholder management.
• Exposure to power systems, substations, grid automation, data centers, or related industries will be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• PMP certification is preferred; candidates pursuing PMP certification are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and commercial project management practices is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites and project locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Grid Automation projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from project initiation to completion.
• Act as the primary customer interface for all project delivery activities and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, cost forecasts, and risk registers.
• Coordinate with customers, engineering teams, suppliers, contractors, and internal functions to ensure timely project execution.
• Monitor project progress, financial performance, cash flow, risks, and opportunities while driving mitigation actions when required.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy quality standards, contractual commitments, and health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Prepare regular project status reports and communicate project performance to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned activities, and the development of best practices across project execution teams.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor,Malaysia Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: As a Project Manager within Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business, you will be responsible for leading and delivering customer projects from order booking through commissioning and project close-out. You will serve as the primary point of contact for project execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical power system, substation, automation, and data center projects that support the ongoing energy transition and digitalization of electrical infrastructure. You will collaborate with customers, engineering teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders across the region to drive successful project outcomes.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead and manage Grid Automation projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from project initiation to completion. Act as the primary customer interface for all project delivery activities and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, cost forecasts, and risk registers. Coordinate with customers, engineering teams, suppliers, contractors, and internal functions to ensure timely project execution. Monitor project progress, financial performance, cash flow, risks, and opportunities while driving mitigation actions when required. Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy quality standards, contractual commitments, and health, safety, and environmental requirements. Prepare regular project status reports and communicate project performance to key stakeholders. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned activities, and the development of best practices across project execution teams. Promote a strong culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Your Background

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Approximately 3-5 years of project management experience within electrical, power, automation, industrial, EPC, or infrastructure environments. Experience managing customer-facing technical projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, and stakeholder management. Exposure to power systems, substations, grid automation, data centers, or related industries will be highly advantageous. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools. PMP certification is preferred; candidates pursuing PMP certification are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and commercial project management practices is an advantage. Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites and project locations as required.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. By joining our team, you will work alongside passionate professionals who are driving innovation across power grids, automation, and digital technologies. We foster a culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning while providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

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