Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, large-scale projects from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timeline.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage risks, and communicate with senior stakeholders and clients to achieve strategic objectives. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), PMP or PRINCE2, 8+ years in project management with 3+ years in senior roles, and strong skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, CS, or related field; Master's preferred.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification required.
• 8+ years progressive PM experience, 3+ years in senior PM roles.
• Proven track record delivering large projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid PM approaches.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in risk, change and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in MS Project, Jira and Asana.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, global, cross-cultural environments.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full lifecycle for multiple projects, from initiation to closure.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans with tasks, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; implement contingency plans.
• Manage budgets, track expenses, and meet financial objectives.
• Form and motivate cross-functional teams; provide guidance and feedback.
• Facilitate communication among team, stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
• Ensure adherence to Hitachi's quality standards and methodologies.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency gains in PM practices.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and client relationships.
• Oversee third-party vendors and contractors when needed.
• Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

English fluency

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid methodologies

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Change management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Engineering / CS

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager at Hitachi, Ltd., you will lead and manage complex, large-scale projects from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. You will be responsible for overseeing all project phases, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to achieve strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for multiple concurrent projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed tasks, timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Form, motivate, and manage high‑performing project teams, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership and clients.
• Ensure projects adhere to Hitachi's quality standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within project management.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and foster strong client relationships.
• Oversee the procurement and management of third‑party vendors and contractors when necessary.
• Conduct post‑project reviews and lessons learned sessions to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification (e.g., PRINCE2) is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a senior project management role, preferably within a large, multinational technology or engineering company.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large‑scale projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
• Expertise in risk management, change management, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana) and collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with global teams and cross‑cultural communication is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.

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.