Service Project Management Senior Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy The Netherlands B.V. is seeking a Service Project Manager to lead complex service projects from planning through execution and closure, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.

You will collaborate with customers, service teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of project management experience, with fluency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience managing projects or complex service deliveries.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead service projects through full lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria with customers.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resource plans, and budget forecasts.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation actions for successful delivery.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to achieve project goals.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and results to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location:Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsJob ID:R0137209Date Posted:2026-08-14Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.Profession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityAt Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in delivering service projects that help our customers operate reliable and efficient energy infrastructure. As a Service Project Manager , you will lead complex service projects from planning through execution and closure, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.You will work closely with customers, service teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to coordinate resources, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes. This role combines project leadership, customer engagement, and commercial responsibility in a dynamic and growing service environment.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project professional who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, building strong customer relationships, and delivering projects that contribute to the energy transition.How you'll make an impactYou lead service projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.You define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with customers and stakeholders.You develop project plans, schedules, resource plans, and budget forecasts.You identify project risks and implement mitigation actions to support successful delivery.You coordinate internal teams and external partners to achieve project goals.You communicate project progress, challenges, and results to customers and stakeholders.You monitor project budgets, costs, revenue, and overall financial performance.You contribute to continuous improvement and support the development of less experienced colleagues.Your backgroundYou hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.You have at least 5 years of experience managing projects or complex service deliveries.You have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.You demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.You are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.You are fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.More about usWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer employee benefits subject to the respective plan rules. More information about our benefit programs will be available during the recruitment process.If you have questions about this role, please contact your Talent Partner.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. 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