Project Manager (Transformers)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Life insurance

Personal accident insurance

Travel insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to lead transformer projects from order handover to close-out. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in project coordination/management, excellent stakeholder communication, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) preferred.
• Experience in project coordination/management and operations.
• Strong organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP or other project management certification advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of transformer projects ensuring delivery per contract, schedule, budget, quality and safety.
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as primary contact for customers throughout project lifecycle and build relationships.
• Drive planning, monitoring, reporting and risk management activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, commercial and service teams.
• Monitor milestones including FAT, shipment planning, installation, testing, commissioning and close-out.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Learning agility

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

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 of 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 ourTXpert Ecosystem launching the next level for digitalization of transformers.

The ideal Project Manager role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating across functions, and taking ownership of project execution from order handover through to project closure. Whether you are an experienced Project Manager or an early-career professional with strong potential and a willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead the execution of assigned transformer projects, ensuring delivery in accordance with contractual requirements, schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards.
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently, managing priorities and ensuring seamless execution across internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, building strong relationships and ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Drive project planning, monitoring, reporting, and risk management activities to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, commercial, service, and customer teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate key project milestones including documentation approvals, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), shipment planning, installation, testing, commissioning, and project close-out activities.
• Monitor project financial performance, invoicing milestones, customer payments, and revenue recognition plans.
• Identify potential project risks and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders, providing regular project updates and escalating issues as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support a collaborative team environment.
• Live Hitachi Energy's values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues, customers, and the business.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline preferred).
• Experience in project coordination, project management, order execution, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or customer-facing project environments.
• Experience managing multiple activities, stakeholders, or projects simultaneously would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Hands-on mindset with a willingness to take ownership and drive actions to completion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• PMP certification or other project management certifications are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Project, Power BI, or other project management tools would be beneficial.
• Prior experience in transformers, power systems, utilities, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sectors is advantageous but not essential.
• Candidates with strong learning agility and a positive attitude are encouraged to apply.
• Mandarin language capability will be highly regarded due to the need to communicate and collaborate with Mandarin-speaking customers and stakeholders in the region.

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 team work. 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).
• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel 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.

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.