Project Manager - Power Transformers

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Singapore is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee transformer projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of project management experience in the transformer industry, a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and PMP certification. You will lead project execution, manage customer relations, and ensure compliance with contract specifications. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored medical plan

Central Provident Fund (CPF)

Group insurance programs

Hospitalization insurance

Flexible leave programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• 7+ years of project management experience in the transformer industry or HV equipment.
• PMP certification or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution according to contract scope and schedule.
• Develop and manage project documentation and schedules.
• Act as the primary contact for customers to ensure commitments are met.
• Evaluate and identify project risks and implement mitigations.
• Report status and progress to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor daily productivity and project costs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Technical proficiency in SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Outlook

Visio

Job description

Description

Overview

The opportunity: Through our innovative and diverse Transformers team and pioneering technology, we transform energy to add social, environmental and economic value – enabling a sustainable energy future for today’s generations and those to come. Hitachi Energy offers a complete range of power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors and transformer services. Our transformers have a global sales network in about 100 countries spanning applications for power generation, transmission and distribution, metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. With increasing complexity in the grid, our transformers are also increasingly used for improving power quality and network management. We introduced our TXpert Ecosystem launching the next level for digitalization of transformers.

Responsible for successful execution/delivery of assigned projects on time, within budget, as per contract agreement, with on quality & safety framework of Hitachi Energy. Provide cost effective execution of Project deliverables in accordance with contract technical specification, quality standards, schedule and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• You will lead project execution in line with contract scope, schedule, and conditions, ensuring proactive planning, monitoring, and control of scope, time, and cost.
• You will develop and manage project schedules and documentation, coordinating with internal teams and customers to resolve issues and ensure timely approvals.
• You will act as the primary contact for customers, ensuring contractual commitments are met and fostering trust and satisfaction through consistent communication.
• You will be evaluating and identifying the risks in project proactively and implementing the mitigating actions and coordinating with Factory and customer for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and arranging the timely dispatch clearances, coordinating with commercial team for Invoicing and with logistic team for dispatch of goods, service team for installation, testing and commissioning at site, customer for timely collection of payment and for As-built drawings, collection of PAC and Project Closure.
• You will report status or progress to internal stakeholders or management with appropriate details.
• You will be coordinating with PMs in monitoring daily productivity, comparing with planned, taking corrective actions for loss of productivity, monitoring the respective project cost (cost to complete) with allotted budget, reporting higher management / commercial / estimation department cost trends in a timely manner, accountable for revenue and invoicing planning of projects.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• More than 7 years of experience of project management in transformer industry or similar in high voltage (HV) equipment. Experience in the power transformer Industry will be an added advantage; electrical related experience is a must.
• Experience in coordinating multiple key stakeholders/teams in global locations.
• PMP Certified or equivalent certification completed is a must. Strong and demonstrated experience in management of scope, cost, schedules and vendor/subcontractors.
• Solid experience in managing orders, ideally managing complex orders and different contractual types and proficient in computer skills including SAP (highly preferable), MS project, Outlook, Visio.
• Demonstrated commercial understanding. Proactive and highly organized and excellent written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail. Influencing and Engaging skills to achieve notable outcomes.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer opportunities for growth and development, ensuring our team members can thrive and achieve their career goals. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork. We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits:

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care and optical).
• Central Provident Fund (CPF).
• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance.
• Hospitalization Insurance.
• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.).

*Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

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