Lead Project Manager – Energy & Infrastructure

Hitachi Energy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Singapore is seeking a Project Management Team Lead to oversee a portfolio of projects, lead and develop a team of Project Managers, and ensure safe, efficient, and profitable delivery while meeting customer expectations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to govern projects, manage budgets, forecasts, and resources, and drive continuous improvement across the project organization in a global, matrixed setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience leading project teams and managing complex portfolios.
• Strong understanding of PM methodologies, governance, risk management, contract management, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial and business acumen with experience driving operational performance and profitability.
• Experience managing customer relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed, and multicultural organization.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers and project professionals.
• Manage and oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring successful execution, resource optimization, risk management, and achievement of business objectives.
• Drive project delivery excellence by ensuring projects are completed according to contractual commitments, quality standards, budget targets, and planned schedules.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Monitor project performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement lessons learned to strengthen execution capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Partner with business stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation activities.
• Support revenue growth by building strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to commercial success within the market.
• Oversee financial performance across the project portfolio, including profitability, cash flow, forecasting accuracy, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure effective contract, claims, procurement, and commercial management practices are consistently applied throughout project execution.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex project and customer issues, driving timely resolution and fostering long-term customer satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable growth aligned with Hitachi Energy's strategy and values.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Governance

Risk management

Financial controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Singapore is seeking a Project Management Team Lead to oversee a portfolio of projects, lead and develop a team of Project Managers, and ensure safe, efficient, and profitable delivery while meeting customer expectations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to govern projects, manage budgets, forecasts, and resources, and drive continuous improvement across the project organization in a global, matrixed setting.