Project Portfolio Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company seeks a Grid Integration Project Portfolio Manager in Ludvika to oversee planning and execution of large-scale SVC-Valve projects. You will lead project managers, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive operational excellence. Ideal candidates have project management experience and a degree in business or engineering, along with strong leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career opportunities

Various training for development

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the Energy sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project managers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for smooth project execution.
• Track project progress and prepare regular reports.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership in the energy sector

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English

Financial management

Education

Business or engineering degree

Job description

Description

The opportunity

We are looking for a Grid Integration Project Portfolio Manager responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of large-scale SVC-Valve projects. This role involves leading project managers, coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving project success from inception to completion. This role is fundamental in driving the operational and financial performance of the business to ensure we deliver our projects as per scope, budget, and on time. Equally important, you are a part of transforming the business model from a project approach to a project portfolio operating model to scale the business, empower teams and drive operational excellence. This transformation is fundamental to our success in this fast-growing market and a strong capability of leading change will be a success factor in this role.

For our customers, we shall deliver projects in high quality and with market reflecting costs in proper time for them to be successful in their business.

This position is based in Ludvika/Västerås Hitachi Energy office.

We are interested in learning more about you and what you can contribute, so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!

How you’ll make an impact

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project managers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. The team will consist of a number of project managers. Efficiently allocated resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize project performance and internal capability.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including global manufacturing plants, engineering, contractors, suppliers, and clients, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project progress, prepare regular reports, and present updates to senior management including risk mitigation plan. Oversee project budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures where possible.
• Task force leadership: In case of deviation in Quality, Budget and Time have strong task force leadership capacity to mitigate business exposure, ensure customer delivery and keep stakeholders informed.

Your background

• Project management experience and/or a business- or engineering degree
• Regarded as an advantage with previous experience of working with SVC applications.
• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the Energy sector
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-paced dynamic environment.
• A strong understanding of finance to manage budgets and financial planning effectively.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities & proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to create strong working relationships.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

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