Project Management Team Lead

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Management Team Lead to drive successful project delivery, governance, and business growth. You will oversee a portfolio of projects, lead and develop a team of Project Managers, and ensure safe, on-time, and profitable execution while meeting customer expectations.

You will partner with customers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to elevate performance, apply best practices, and strengthen execution across the project organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading project teams and managing complex project portfolios.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance, risk, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience driving profitability.
• Experience managing customer relationships and stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in a global, matrixed, multicultural organization.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers and project professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and high performance.
• 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

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Financial controls

Negotiation

Communication

Global collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Management Team Lead and play a critical role in driving successful project delivery, operational excellence, and business growth. In this leadership position, you will oversee a portfolio of projects, lead and develop a team of Project Managers, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably while meeting customer expectations.

You will serve as a trusted partner to customers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams, driving performance, governance, and continuous improvement across the project organization.

How you'll make an impact

Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Management Team Lead and play a critical role in driving successful project delivery, operational excellence, and business growth. In this leadership position, you will oversee a portfolio of projects, lead and develop a team of Project Managers, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably while meeting customer expectations.

You will serve as a trusted partner to customers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams, driving performance, governance, and continuous improvement across the project organization.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers and project professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and high performance.

• 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.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proven experience leading project teams and managing complex project portfolios within engineering, energy, industrial, infrastructure, automation, or related sectors.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance, risk management, contract management, and financial controls.

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the 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.

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification will be an advantage.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we believe diversity and collaboration drive innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates to bring their authentic selves to work.

Join us and be part of a team advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

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.