Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Norway is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large, multidisciplinary projects within the energy and infrastructure sector. You will own scope, schedule and cost while guiding teams across engineering, procurement, site and commissioning.

We value strong commercial and contractual know‑how, superb communication, and risk management. A PMP or equivalent certification is a plus, and Norwegian/English fluency is required for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business or a related field.
• Experience leading large and complex projects, preferably within energy, infrastructure, engineering, or EPC.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial understanding.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with strong communication and risk management skills.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English.
• PMP or similar certification is an advantage.
• Experience with power systems, substations, power electronics, EPC delivery or multinational projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects with full responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, quality, HSE and customer satisfaction.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, project controls, site and commissioning.
• Drive project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, risk, change management and profitability.
• Manage contractual obligations, risks and opportunities proactively.
• Build strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure effective project governance, reporting and decision‑making.
• Mentor junior Project Managers and contribute to continuous improvement of our project execution capabilities.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Risk management

Financial acumen

Norwegian/English fluency

Education

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

Job description

The energy transition is creating some of the most exciting and demanding infrastructure projects in our industry. In our team, we are looking for experienced Project Managers who want to take on that challenge and play a key role in delivering the power systems of the future. This role is for someone who is energized by complexity. Someone who can create structure when things are moving fast, stay calm when challenges arise, and bring people together around a common goal.

With us, you will get significant responsibility, interesting technical and commercial challenges, and the opportunity to work with highly experienced colleagues on projects that contribute directly to the energy transition.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead complex projects with full responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, quality, HSE and customer satisfaction.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, project controls, site and commissioning.
• Drive project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, risk, change management and profitability.
• Manage contractual obligations, risks and opportunities proactively.
• Build strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure effective project governance, reporting and decision‑making.
• Mentor junior Project Managers and contribute to continuous improvement of our project execution capabilities.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business or a related field.
• Experience leading large and complex projects, preferably within energy, infrastructure, engineering, or EPC.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial understanding.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with strong communication and risk management skills.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English.
• PMP or similar certification is an advantage.
• Experience with power systems, substations, power electronics, EPC delivery or multinational projects is an advantage.

What We Offer

Meaningful projects supporting the energy transition, leading technology, an international and collaborative environment, and strong opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Questions regarding the role can be directed to Katja Thonäng: [e-mail]

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.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-11-11

Reference number R0150049

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.