[Hiring] Project Director Large Project Office @Hitachi

Role Description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Project Director, with our Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business, in the Large Project Office for our European Hub. You play a pivotal role in the project execution with a wide range of activities, ensuring alignment with company policies, contractual obligations, quality standards, safety protocols, financial targets, and project schedules. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead cross-functional project teams, establish execution approaches, and oversee handovers, planning, monitoring, and control activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to achieve project goals.
• Monitor and control project progress, resource utilization, financials, invoicing, costs, expenses, and cash flow.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks while pursuing opportunities.
• Drive formal project acceptance, ensure contract closure, and secure customer acknowledgment. Handle negotiations, claims, and changes with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and escalate project issues when necessary.
• Your expertise influences operational strategies and business decisions. You tackle complex, multi-dimensional problems and communicate with executive leadership on strategic matters.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and reliable team player with an independent and result-oriented working style.
• Strong communicative and collaborative skills.
• Structured and self-confident to handle ambiguity.
• Master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or equivalent) or Business & Economics.
• Experience in the energy industry primarily from managing large complex projects including contract management and negotiations.
• Experience in Offshore wind EPC projects is an advantage.
• Project Director Certification is a must.
• Experience in leading virtual project teams, and working in a multi-cultural context and with emerging countries.

Requirements

• Lead projects at the forefront of advanced power transmission technology.
• Build your career with a global leader in the power industry.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package with attractive benefits.
• Join us and make a significant impact on the future of power delivery!

Benefits

• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Excellent Bonus scheme.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.