Associate Project Manager

H-E Parts; Fatih; On-site; TRL 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Project Manager in Istanbul to oversee contract reviews, manage project scopes and schedules, and ensure quality standards. Candidates should have an Engineering degree, strong communication skills, and prior project management experience. This role offers competitive benefits and is not remote.

Benefits

Access to a wellbeing program

Private health insurance

Transportation allowance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Proven experience in Project Management within the relevant industry.
• Valid PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience in managing project scope, costs, schedules, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Effective project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and update project documents.
• Develop work plans, schedules, and project estimates.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Manage vendor tasks and monitor project milestones.
• Coaching lower-level professionals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Projects

Job description

Location: Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey

Job ID: R0092355

Date Posted: 2025-06-19

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TURKEY ELEKTRIK SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

Please be aware that the related factory is in Kartal, Istanbul and will be moved to Dilovası, Kocaeli in 8 months.

How you’ll make an impact

1. Contract detailed review, understanding the requirements of the contract, identifying conflicts, deviations / clarifications, and coordinating between customer & factory to ensure a shared understanding of project details. Updates to contract / order documents like Hand Over Checklists, Project Dashboard, MPS commitments, etc.
2. Developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Conducting risk analysis and monitoring progress against milestones and budgets. Updating project dashboards and recording issues like margin slippage, cost increases, LDs, etc.
3. Ensuring adherence to quality standards and reviewing project deliverables. Liaising with various organizational users to analyze and document requirements. Ensuring quality outcomes for customer documents, approval drawings, customer formats, and milestone achievements, aligning factory priorities with customer expectations.
4. Managing vendor tasks and reviewing vendor deliverables where applicable. Monitoring project milestones and proactively flagging issues, including vendor quality issues, with feedback for continuous improvement.
5. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. Overseeing production, quality, shipment, transport, and logistics coordination, stepping in when necessary.
6. Managing projects independently with limited supervision. Coordinating between customer and factory, participating in handovers, reviews, planning, testing, CCRP coordination, and follow-up meetings.
7. Monitoring project budget versus actual costs, raising red flags proactively. Updating FCM at project completion and supporting cost control efforts.
8. Using SAP for project sales order updates, invoicing, and shipping document preparation.
9. Preparing customs documents for export according to customer and country requirements.
10. Following up on CCRPs from customers, resolving issues timely, and coordinating closures.
11. Listening to customer feedback via T-NPS surveys for continuous improvement.
12. Coordinating cash collection, milestone achievements, and notifications between customers, factory, and controlling teams.

Your background

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
2. Proven experience in Project Management within the relevant industry.
3. Valid PMP certification is a plus.
4. Experience in managing project scope, costs, schedules, vendors, and subcontractors.
5. Effective project management and communication skills.
6. Commitment to excellence, customer focus, action orientation, flexibility, and decision-making skills.
7. Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills.
8. Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
9. Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Projects.
10. Advanced written and spoken English and Turkish skills.

More About Us

We offer comprehensive benefits supporting your financial, physical, mental wellbeing, and personal development. Our benefits include:

• Access to a wellbeing program
• Private health insurance
• Transportation allowance

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations through our website's general inquiry form, providing contact details and specific accommodation needs. This service is exclusively for applicants requiring accessibility assistance during the application process.