Job Description – The Opportunity
Be part of a global diverse and dynamic team leading the charge in the energy transition. At Hitachi Energy our Power Consulting unit is driving strategic and innovative initiatives in the energy sector leveraging cutting‑edge technologies to shape a more sustainable future.
As Operational Leader you will be a key driver of operational excellence supporting the Quality Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager to ensure seamless project execution and continuous improvement across our consulting business. You will coordinate resources, optimize processes and foster collaboration between global teams and support functions.
This role offers the chance to learn from industry experts, gain exposure to international projects and develop leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
Your energy our future together.
How you'll make an impact
- Coordinate and optimize resource planning for consulting projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational excellence.
- Drive operational excellence on a global stage by coordinating consulting workloads and fostering seamless collaboration across diverse teams.
- Support financial performance through accurate tracking, reporting and cost control across all activities.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance and client contractual requirements, protecting quality and integrity.
- Mitigate risks by identifying operational challenges early and implementing robust action plans.
- Standardize processes and tools across consulting engagements to enhance consistency and scalability.
- Act as a connector between delivery teams and support functions (Finance, HR, Procurement) to streamline collaboration.
- Provide visibility by contributing to operational dashboards and performance reports for leadership decision‑making.
Your background
- Operational Expertise: Proven experience in operational management or project coordination within consulting or similar environments.
- Project Management Skills: Strong capabilities in scheduling, resource planning and risk management with practical knowledge of MS Project for planning and tracking.
- Financial Acumen: Experience in financial tracking, cost control and forecasting for projects.
- Process Improvement Knowledge: Familiarity with methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen.
- Analytical & Communication Skills: Ability to interpret data, influence stakeholders and collaborate across global teams. Experience using Power BI for dashboards and data visualization.
- Governance & Compliance: Skilled in implementing best practices and ensuring adherence to internal and contractual standards.
- Reporting & Documentation: Knowledge of dashboard creation, document management and report management to support project governance and performance tracking.
More about us
Our versátil working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country depending on location of employment and job grade. We will provide more details about it during the interview process.
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Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Cost Control
- Corporate Risk Management
- Law
Required Experience: IC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancy: 1
Location: Madrid, Spain
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