Senior Portfolio Lead, Network Control Projects

Hitachi ABB Power Grids

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Houston is seeking a Senior Portfolio/Project Manager to lead regional Network Control project execution and executive stakeholder engagement. You will steer financial and operational performance while ensuring compliance and delivery excellence.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in portfolio/project management, 5+ years in leadership, and experience with EMS/SCADA or related software in the energy/OEM sector, plus fluent English (Spanish/Portuguese a plus).

Qualifications

Master’s degree or Engineering degree required.
10 years of related portfolio and project management experience.
Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Network Control, Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, control software applications, or comparable software solutions within the energy or OEM sector.
Experience working within a global matrix organization.
Experience with monthly and quarterly close and reporting cycles.
Change management experience with a proven track record of delivering change implementation.
Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, relationship-building, and people management capabilities.
Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels across the business, able to collaborate within the broader business at a senior level.
Fluent English communication skills required; bilingual Spanish or Portuguese proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall execution of regional Network Control project portfolios and customer-facing project activities.
Act as the primary interface towards executive customer representatives to build trust and long-term relationships.
Steer revenue, gross margin, cash performance, risks, and opportunities across the project portfolio.
Ensure effective project controls, procurement, and logistics activities throughout project delivery.
Coordinate closely with engineering teams to support successful project execution.
Foster a collaborative One-NC team culture while promoting accountability and ownership across the organization.
Provide engineering, planning, and site management support to project teams as required.
Build, develop, and maintain the regional Network Control organization and project execution capabilities.
Monitor project and business performance through regular reviews, reporting, and operational oversight to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.