As part of our Services business, we are looking for an experienced and people-oriented Project Management Manager to lead the execution of complex energy infrastructure projects in our High Voltage Service Unit in Spain. You will report to the Service Unit Manager and will have the chance to collaborate with various stakeholders across countries and business units. Your leadership will directly impact the success of projects, especially in complex and strategic initiatives.
If you are motivated by leading project execution with discipline, ensuring safety, quality, and financial targets are consistently met, this role offers a strong platform to contribute. You will shape how our teams deliver, strengthen our project portfolio, and enhance collaboration across stakeholders. This role leads local project execution activities, ensuring that safety, quality, financial, and timeline targets are consistently achieved. It oversees and develops the Project Management team while driving continuous improvement across processes, portfolio management, and stakeholder collaboration. The position plays a key role in strengthening project performance, resolving issues, and fostering a culture aligned with Hitachi Energy's values. Project Management team leadership
Lead local project execution activities, ensuring delivery meets quality, safety, financial, and timeline targets.
Manage the Project Management team directly.
Improve project execution strategies in line with business goals and drive continuous improvement.
Oversee a consistent approach to managing the local project portfolio using best practices and company policies.
Supervise project team, ensuring processes and instructions are followed and improved based on lessons learned.
Support budgeting and planning, identifying and addressing gaps in project execution capacity.
Monitor project performance, resolve escalated issues and ensure proper project closure.
Develop and lead project team, ensuring the right structure, skills and growth opportunities are in place.
First‐hand leadership and project execution.
Lead cross‐functional project teams and define execution strategies.
Oversee project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
Monitor project financials: invoicing, cost control, and cash flow.
Ensure successful project handover and customer acceptance.
Support contract negotiations, claims, and change management.
Coordinate with stakeholders for Installation, testing and commissioning at site ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and guidelines.
Project handing over, as-built drawings, commercial closure and collection of PAC, close out of snags & FAC.
Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes.
Engineering or master degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related field.
Solid experience in project or operations management within the energy transmission and distribution sector.
Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written), with the ability to operate effectively across multiple countries. French is a plus.
Strong understanding of the complexities of electrical infrastructure projects, including technical, logistical, and stakeholder-related challenges.
Motivation to develop knowledge of High Voltage (HV) technologies, substation systems, and related service offerings.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical, financial, and commercial data.
A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well‐being and personal development. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Versátil Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check‐up, Psychological assistance, Language training, Coaching & Assessments.
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