Project Manager - based in Gelang Patah, Johor

Hitachi Energy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects in Gelang Patah, Johor. The role demands at least 5 years of experience in project management, especially in energy systems, and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Responsibilities include leading execution teams, managing project risks, and ensuring compliance with all regulations. The position offers a range of benefits, including medical coverage and provident fund contributions.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored medical plan

Employer provident fund

Group Term Life insurance

Leave programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management in a relevant industry.
• Experience managing projects under various contractual models.
• Project Management certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project execution team and define execution strategy.
• Manage project risks, procure resources, and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Project Management

Proficiency in SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Flexibility and teamwork

Excellent English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Manager - based in Gelang Patah, Johor

Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact. We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.

The Grid Integration Energy System Project Manager leads the execution of projects and ensures that all related activities are performed in accordance with company policies, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments. Supports the organization in process improvement to continually increase the effectiveness of project execution.

This Project Manager will be assigned to a project site in Gelang Patah, Johor for a period of min 2 years.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead the project execution team, define execution strategy, and oversee planning, monitoring, financials, and resources used to ensure timely delivery, cost control, and smooth handover.
• Manage project risks and opportunities, ensure contract closure, procure resources, support negotiation and change, maintain strong stakeholder relationships while serving as the main customer contact and escalation point.
• Define guidelines, assign tasks, monitor performance, collaborate on project planning documents, including scope, schedule, financial, and risk plans, ensuring all planning activities are properly executed by the team.
• Ensure project execution aligns with best practices and policies, monitor progress, financials, and resource use, manage risks and opportunities, capture lessons learned, drive formal project acceptance and contract close-out with customer acknowledgment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within Project Management, in the similar segment/industry.
• Proven experience managing projects under various contractual models, including turnkey and service-based contracts.
• Proficient in project scheduling and tools such as SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and Power BI for reporting.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 is considered an advantage.
• Project Management certification is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates flexibility, strong teamwork capabilities, results orientation, proactivity, and excellent organizational skills. Solid understanding of OSHA standards is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (including dental care)
• Employer provident fund (EPF) – employer and employee.
• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance.
• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.).
• Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.
• We can provide more information during the recruitment process.