Associate Project Manager Hv Service

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vaal Marina Community Center; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions company is seeking an Associate Project Manager HV Service to lead project execution and delivery for high voltage products. This role requires strong project management skills, experience in the energy sector, and proven team leadership capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree and project management experience. Join us to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling.
• Experience in the energy sector or substations required.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and establish project execution approaches.
• Drive formal acceptance of the project.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Reliability

Commercial insight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Technical education in electrical or energy engineering

Project Management Qualification

Project Management PMP Certificate

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Overview

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

Location: Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa.

Job type: Full time.

Company: HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team, establish 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.
• Drive formal acceptance of the project, contract close‑out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Act as the key contact for the customer and escalation point for project issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies and define all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensure project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitor and control project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, oversee project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks and ensure formal project closure as contractually agreed.
• Coach and provide feedback for project staff, organize customer acceptance of HV Service spare parts, products and services, and work on removing defects in customer complaints and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• 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 documentation.
• Proactive, result‑oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, reliability, and ability to work under pressure.
• Organizational talent, analytical attitude, and good communication and commercial insight and negotiation skills.
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc.).
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; technical education (preferably in electrical or energy engineering) and Project Management Qualification is preferable.
• Project Management PMP Certificate is an advantage.

Disability Accommodations

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