Senior IT Project Manager / PMO

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Benefits platform with discounts

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office equipment allowance

Eye care allowance

Team events

Wellness support

Accessibility accommodations

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Services SP. Z O.O. seeks a Senior IT Project Manager / PMO to lead global HR IT initiatives and manage the HCM project portfolio. You will align priorities, resources, and risks with business value while partnering with HR and IT leaders to deliver high-impact transformations.

The role requires stakeholder and vendor management, strong governance, and Project Management certification with advanced English communication. Krakow-based, on-site with global exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large IT projects in global environments.
• Proven ability to govern project portfolios and align priorities with business value.
• Strong understanding of HR applications or HR technology landscapes.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow SPM or similar tools.
• Excellent stakeholder, vendor management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• PM certification and advanced English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR IT projects from initiation to successful delivery.
• Manage the HCM project portfolio, balancing priorities, risks, resources, and business value.
• Drive portfolio planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and dependency management.
• Prepare decision materials and provide portfolio transparency for senior leadership.
• Act as a governance liaison for portfolio reviews and steering discussions.
• Partner with HR, IT, and global stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee vendor collaboration and negotiations to maximize value and performance.
• Champion continuous improvement of portfolio management practices and standards.

Skills

IT project management

Portfolio governance

HR technology

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

PM certification

Tools

ServiceNow SPM

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Job ID: R0138523

Date Posted: 2026-09-02

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The Opportunity Join a global IT HR team driving digital transformation across Hitachi Energy. As a Senior IT Project Manager / PMO, you will lead strategic HR technology initiatives and oversee the HCM project portfolio. The role combines hands‑on project leadership with portfolio governance, ensuring that priorities, resources, risks, and dependencies are aligned across a complex global environment. You will work closely with HR, IT leaders, project managers, and external vendors to deliver business value and support high‑impact transformation programs. Acting as a trusted advisor and operational portfolio owner, you will help shape decision‑making, improve portfolio transparency, and strengthen project delivery standards across the organization. This is a highly visible global role with significant stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to influence how HR technology initiatives are planned, governed, and executed. If you thrive in an international environment, enjoy bringing structure to complexity, and want to make a measurable impact on strategic business initiatives, we would like to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead strategic HR IT projects from initiation to successful delivery.
• Manage the HCM project portfolio, balancing priorities, risks, resources, and business value.
• Drive portfolio planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and dependency management.
• Prepare decision materials and provide portfolio transparency for senior leadership.
• Act as a governance liaison for portfolio reviews, approvals, and steering discussions.
• Partner with HR, IT, and global business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee vendor collaboration and support negotiations to maximize value and performance.
• Champion continuous improvement of project portfolio management practices and standards.

Your Background

• Extensive experience managing large-scale IT projects in a global environment.
• Proven experience in Project Portfolio Management and portfolio governance.
• Strong understanding of HR applications or HR technology landscapes.
• Experience working with ServiceNow SPM or similar portfolio management tools.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, vendor management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Project Management certification and advanced English communication skills.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team‑building activities
• Psychological support program
• Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified 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. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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