Senior IT Project Manager / PMO

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Benefits platform

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office setup allowance

Spectacles allowance

Team-building events

Psychological support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Senior IT Project Manager / PMO to lead strategic HR technology initiatives and govern the HCM project portfolio across a global environment. You will work with HR, IT leaders, and vendors to deliver business value, shape decisions, and raise project delivery standards.

The role offers high visibility and requires strong stakeholder engagement, structure, and a results‑oriented mindset in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering large IT projects in a global setting.
• Proven track record in portfolio governance and program management.
• Familiarity with HR technology landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR IT projects from initiation to delivery.
• Oversee the HCM project portfolio and balance priorities and resources.
• Drive portfolio planning, budgeting, and dependency management.
• Prepare materials for senior leaders and ensure portfolio transparency.
• Partner with HR, IT, and global stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Manage vendor collaboration and negotiations to maximize value.
• Champion continuous improvement of portfolio management practices.

Skills

IT project leadership

Portfolio governance

HR technology

ServiceNow SPM

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

English communication

Education

PM/IT project management certification

Tools

ServiceNow SPM

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