Project Manager

Hitachi Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Emfuleni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy South Africa is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects in Modderfontein, Gauteng. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and 3-5 years of project management experience in the medium or high voltage sectors. Responsibilities include task allocation, financial oversight, and stakeholder communication. Familiarity with project management tools and negotiation skills are essential, along with an understanding of project contracts and local market practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in medium/high voltage projects.
• Familiarity with SAS, RTU, Micro SCADA is preferred.
• PMP certification is a prerequisite for Hitachi Energy PM certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team, define guidelines, allocate tasks.
• Monitor project progress, financials, and risks.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy policies and best practices.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Recovery Solutions

Cultural Diversity Awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP PS

MS Project

Primavera

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DescriptionYou as a Project Manager will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa.

Leading the project team allocated to the project, defining main guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.Your responsibilitiesProviding performance feedback regarding allocated resources working on projects and defining, jointly with the project controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial planning, scheduling, and risk management plans.Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.

Effectively monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization.

Monitoring and controlling project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow.

Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, and managing project risks, and ensuring that all opportunities are identified and pursued.

Capturing, analyzing, and sharing lessons learned throughout the project.

Ensuring that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed.

Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and its acknowledgment by the customer.Ensuring that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with Hitachi Energy policies and contractual agreements.

Coordinating with supply chain management, and successfully procuring required services, materials, and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers.

Supporting supply chain management in supplier negotiations, claims, and project changes.Acting as a key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.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 or master's degree in a relevant field is required.Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the local market, medium voltage or high voltage is preferred.Familiar with SAS, RTU, Micro SCADA and should have practical experience with SAP PS, MS Project or Primavera, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other software; PMP prerequisite for Hitachi Energy PM certification.Demonstrate negotiation skills in interaction with internal and external customers and understanding of project contracts, consortium agreements, and Incoterms .Ability to assess, propose, and implement solutions for rapid recovery of troubled or challenged projects and must be self-motivated with a high level of creativity.Experience in dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.