Global SCM Project Manager - Distribution Transformers (f/m/d)

Description

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader whose mission is to advance the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure. Our transformers business unit offers liquid-filled and dry-type transformers, as well as services for complete life-cycle support, including replacement parts and components. Our portfolio allows utilities, industries, and infrastructure sectors to maximize return on transformer assets by ensuring high reliability and optimized performance while lowering life-cycle costs and environmental impact.

In this role, you will be part of our Global Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization. Here, we define the overall supply chain strategy of the business unit and drive the execution across regions and factories in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. As a Global SCM Project Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of SCM-led projects and/or workstreams where cross-functional contribution and alignment is required. You will also represent SCM in projects led by other functions, by providing your expertise and linking the project team with the SCM specialists in the respective locations. If you like complex projects and solving business challenges in a global and diverse environment, have a curious mind and a positive problem-solving attitude, then this is the right opportunity for you!

Your responsibilities

• Contribute to define and maintain the projects portfolio.
• Define Project Objectives, Deliverables and Performance measures.
• Define Project Plan, Milestones according to Gate model and Review structure.
• Lead Project execution, define actions to close gaps and escalate as needed.
• Ensure quality delivery and a smooth closure of the projects.
• Support SCM processes and tool improvements, best practice sharing, benchmarks, and assessments.
• Provide project management training as required to the SCM community.

Your background

• A bachelor’s degree or above, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Proven experience in Project Management in global/complex projects in industrial environment.
• 4+ years of working experience in technical, production, quality, sales, or related management position. 
• PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated capability to build positive team environment, to motivate others and to encourage open communication, responsibility, and accountability.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure, innovative, decisive, and persistent. Flexibility to travel long distances and for significant periods of time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization and ability to translate complex problem statements into easy-to-understand solutions.
• Good knowledge of SAP and projects' planning software
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.

What we offer

• Flexible working time
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 100+ nationalities and a global network of specialists
• Further country-specific benefits may apply