Senior Project Manager - Grid Automation

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Senior Project Manager - Grid Automation

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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 to 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

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Seize this new opportunity as a Project Manager for Grid Automation Systems with Hitachi Energy UK and Ireland for high & Medium voltage substations.

In this key exciting role you'll take ownership and personal accountability for project managing the commercial, contractual aspects with a high attention to detail. You will enjoy interacting with others with a high level of engagement with the wider Hitachi team and external stakeholders. Our culture is a fast paced environment where no 2 days are the same as you co-ordinate, multi-task and manage every detail of your prestigious portfolio of projects forwards through to final completion.

If you have an engineering background combined with expertise in project management and you are looking to advance your career we want to hear from you!

The Role

• Implementing projects within the area of Substation Automation.
• Manage the assigned projects from the initial handover from sales to the successful completion of all on-site work.
• Coordinate an international project team and oversee the efficient use of allocated resources.
• As the key point of contact, you will embrace an open and proactive approach to communication in your efforts to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
• Drawing on your business expertise, you will manage the customer contract and take full responsibility for all commercial and contractual aspects of the project.

Your Background

• This position requires both technical qualifications in Electrical Engineering as well as business-related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of fundamental power system design and operation.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of control & protection systems as well as an appreciation for IT systems; networking, virtualization and cyber-security.
• Proven track record in project management, your credentials will include the ability to integrate into the wider Hitachi Power Grids team.
• Certifications in project management (IPMA, PMI, or equivalent) would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• self-motivated approach and team spirit and well-developed leadership skills.

Hitachi Energy Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus annual bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Outstanding career opportunities within Hitachi Energy IE & Globally
• Personal development and career investment

Hitachi Energy are pioneers in sustainable energy solutions at a time when it matters most - we place our people at the heart of our strategic growth so that together we succeed.

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Location Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Job type Full time Experience Experienced Job function Project | Program Management Contract Regular Publication date 2024-03-21 Reference number R0043911

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com