Project Manager

Hitachi Energy; Bergen; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global impact

Challenging projects

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Flexible work

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bergen, Norway, is seeking a Project Manager within Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) to lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project execution, from initiation to handover. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer alignment on complex power quality and grid integration projects.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies, international stakeholders, and strategic customers, with a focus on profitability, safety, and building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing large and complex projects within engineering, infrastructure, energy, industry, or EPC environments.
• Strong commercial, financial, and contract management understanding.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and risk management skills, with knowledge of project planning and controls.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English. PMP, IPMA, Prince2, or similar certification is an advantage (and can also be provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects with full responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute project plans while managing risks, progress, and project delivery.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, HSE, quality, site, and commissioning.
• Manage project finances, including forecasting, cost control, change management, and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy standards while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Financial/contract management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/PM/Business

Job description

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure. As a Project Manager within Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS), you will play a key role in delivering complex and impactful power quality and grid integration projects that support the energy transition. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of project execution, from project initiation to successful customer handover. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, international stakeholders, and strategic customers while driving project excellence, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure. As a Project Manager within Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS), you will play a key role in delivering complex and impactful power quality and grid integration projects that support the energy transition. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of project execution, from project initiation to successful customer handover. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, international stakeholders, and strategic customers while driving project excellence, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead assigned projects with full responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute project plans while managing risks, progress, and project delivery.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, HSE, quality, site, and commissioning.
• Manage project finances, including forecasting, cost control, change management, and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy standards while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing large and complex projects within engineering, infrastructure, energy, industry, or EPC environments.
• Strong commercial, financial, and contract management understanding.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and risk management skills, with knowledge of project planning and controls.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English. PMP, IPMA, Prince2, or similar certification is an advantage (and can also be provided).

Preferred Experience

• Experience from power systems, substations, FACTS, STATCOM, renewable integration, energy infrastructure, or related industries.
• Knowledge or experience from EPC project delivery models.
• Knowledge of different execution models.
• Comfortable with large multinational projects.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition.
• Challenging and meaningful projects with leading technology.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.

Questions regarding the role can be directed to Øystein Skjærholt: [e-mail]

We only process applications that are registered electronically with relevant attachments.

Hitachi Energy manages critical infrastructure and follows guidelines and statutory security requirements from Norwegian authorities in our recruitment processes.

Please note that, in collaboration with CheckIris, we conduct background checks on all candidates offered employment at Hitachi Energy Norway, as well as suitability assessments pursuant to the Energy Act.

It is assumed that the candidate provides relevant information for assessing the candidate’s security suitability, etc.

Publication date : 2026-08-14