Associate Project Manager Hv Service

Hitachi Energy; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking an Associate Project Manager for HV Service in South Africa. The ideal candidate will lead project execution, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with safety standards. A bachelor's degree, relevant experience in the energy sector, and proficiency in English are required. Join a company addressing critical energy challenges with innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector or substations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and establish the project execution approach.
• Monitor and control project progress and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.

Skills

Project Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical attitude

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Project Management Qualification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

SAP

Job description

The OpportunityWe are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Project Manager HV Service to join our team.

As a project manager you will be the Key person, responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages.How You Will Make An ImpactLeading the project team, establish the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies and defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.Identifying, qualifying, quantifying and managing project risks and ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.Coaching and providing feedback for project staff, also organization of customer acceptance of HV Service Spare parts, products and services and work on removing defects in customer complaints and contract management.You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.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.Your backgroundA bachelor's degree in relevant field is required and technical education (preferably in electrical or energy engineering) and Project Management Qualification.

Project Management PMP Certificate is an advantage.Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a High Voltage products and services environment.Experience with project management in the energy sector or substations and knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as reliability and ability to work under pressureYou are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skillsNo objection to occasional travel abroad.Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc).

Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core.

Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50, people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

We welcome you to apply today.