Description

We are looking for you as Senior Project Manager (f/m/d) to handle, control and also monitor customer-specific large-scale projects in the Grid and Power Quality Solutions area.

The Grid and Power Quality Solutions area supplies utilities with turnkey gas and air insulated switchgear systems (GIS and AIS).
Other key system projects in this area include flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS) and the supply of electrical equipment for offshore power transmission platforms.

You will be responsible for tracking and controlling project progress as well as leading an interdisciplinary project team. In doing so, you will ensure a constant exchange with the customer and internal stakeholders.
This requires engineering know-how in electrical engineering, a systematic working style as well as strong teamwork and communication skills.
Does this sound like the right challenge for your talents? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

Your responsibilities

• Management of major national and international projects, for example for the areas of AC transmission systems (FACTS), switchgear (AIS / GIS) or offshore 
• Leading and motivating a project team, distributing tasks within the team taking into account customer specifications and Hitachi Energy Policies
• Close cooperation and coordination with internal and external stakeholders in your role as key contact person in the project
• Track and control project progress using Hitachi Energy Policies and "best practices" to ensure on-time and on-contract completion of customer projects
• Monitor and control project financing, overseeing the status of billing, costs, cash flows and other performance metrics
• In-depth contract review and technical contract clarification - with sales and engineering support
• Opportunities - risk management and claim management with respect to contract and process-related disruptive events
• Execution of efficient staff scheduling
• Ensure all projects are executed and completed in compliance with health, safety and environmental guidelines
• Initiate sustainable process improvements

Your background

• Successful degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable (Master / Dipl.)
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management or project execution as well as technical leadership of international project teams
• Profound knowledge of switchgear (AIS / GIS), AC transmission systems (FACTS) and / or offshore
• Advanced knowledge in MS Project and SAP
• Certification / advanced training as Senior Project Manager / PMP advantageous
• Primavera knowledge is an advantage
• Very good communication skills, strong customer orientation as well as structured working style and ability to work in a team
• Intercultural competence and consistent pursuit of set goals as well as assertiveness
• Fluent in written and spoken English and German
• Willingness to travel on business of approx. 20%