Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to lead medium to large GIS and substation projects in the Saudi market.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables, coordinating closely with engineering teams and customers to ensure on-time handover and compliance with ISO and internal processes. The ideal candidate brings 7–12 years of project execution experience, strong leadership, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 7–12 years of experience in project execution of GIS or substation projects.
• Experience with Saudi Arabia & Middle East customers preferred.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large GIS projects ensuring adherence to contract scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Develop and maintain project plans, master document lists and key handover artifacts.
• Coordinate with engineering, customers and suppliers for timely approvals and deliveries.
• Monitor risks, changes, and scope, securing approvals for time and cost changes.
• Ensure SAP/ERP processes are followed and documentation is compliant with ISO and internal standards.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Project ManagerApply: Onsite: Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia: Full time: Posted Today: R0140891**Location:**Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia**Job ID:**R0140891**Date Posted:**2026-10-01**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY LTD**Profession (Job Category):**Project/Program Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity**Leading the execution of medium-size to large and moderately complex GIS projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety and environment requirements, financial targets as well as schedule commitments and establishes the project execution approach and overseas project handover, execution planning and monitoring and control of both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.**How you’ll make an impact*** To execute the projects as per contract scope, schedule and contractual conditions.* Review the contract received from sales and understand terms & conditions of project contracts, including awareness of risks of negative impact on margin, performance and risk factors.* Planning, monitoring and controlling the project activities (Scope, Time and Cost) proactively including project handover, execution planning, monitoring and control activities to accomplish the project goals.* Developing project schedules and freeze with respective stakeholders (internal and external) and reparation of project wise Master document list and maintain the updates.* Executing the process activities in SAP and maintain the documentation as per ISO and Internal process requirements throughout the project cycle.* Co-ordinate with Engineering and customer for timely approval of drawings and documents and resolution of all projects related queries/issues during execution.* Single point contact and escalation point for customers for project issues and assuring Hitachi Energy commitments to customer are met, in accordance with contract.* Seeking to improve customer satisfaction and feedback through consistent customer Interaction. Build trust, confidence & loyalty with customers.* Preparing and submitting project progress report to customers as per contractual requirements.* Closely monitor and document change requests from customers related to project scope and get approvals for time extension, additional cost etc.* Evaluating and identifying the risks in project proactively and implementing the mitigating actions and preparation of project specific risks and opportunities management plan.* Co-ordinate with customers for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and arrange the timely dispatch clearances and with commercial team for Invoicing and logistic team for dispatch of goods, with service team for installation, testing and commissioning at site, with customer for timely collection of payment and for As-built drawings, collection of PAC & FAC and Project Closure and handing over to service team.* Reporting status or progress to internal stakeholders/management with appropriate details.* Adhere to the project management processes in the organization.* You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.* Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.**Your background** * A bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical engineering is preferred.* Minimum relevant Experience of 7 to 12 years in project execution of GIS projects, Substation projects or similar projects related to Design, supply, installation of High Voltage equipment.* Preference will be given to those who have experience working with Saudi Arabia & Middle East customers* Should possess strong leadership skills and the ability to convince stakeholders in the interest of the project.* Ability to work under pressure to deliver projects with time, cost and quality.* SAP or another ERP knowledge* Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.