Project Manager for High Voltage

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Description

Seize this opportunity as a Project Manager for Hitachi Energy’s growing High Voltage unit in the UK. Hitachi Energy are the global leader in High Voltage technology delivering all critical equipment to contribute to a Net-Zero electricity network. In this key role, you’ll liaise extensively with both internal and external stakeholders, and be accountable to manage Gas Insulated Switchgear, Live Tank breakers, Hybrid technology solutions and the rest of HV portfolio projects. You will be at the sharp end of the customer experience requiring a proactive, results-driven approach within a fast-paced culture where you will drive results as you implement and execute your projects from setup through to final completion. Ensuring that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, budgetary controls and financial targets.

Responsibilities:

• Managing customer projects, from single unit switchgear deliveries to multi-million pounds Gas Insulated Switchgear projects.
• Work closely with factories, customers and our Service team when required to ensure satisfactory delivery of the project.
• Commercial responsibility for the project financial KPIs: cost, revenues, cash flow.
• Making key decisions acting as main point of contact with the customer.
• Planning and scheduling projects from start to completion.
• Following best practice according to policy and contractual agreements.
• Mitigating risks and acting as escalation point for project issues.
• Flexible approach, actively participating in driving the project plan forward and generating outcomes.
• Analysis of data, creating and sharing accurate project plans with regular updates.

Background:

• Engineering related degree (electrical desirable but not essential).
• Experience and understanding of High Voltage switchgear.
• Comprehension of English language both spoken and in writing. Both fluent and accurate - able to negotiate at all levels internally and externally. Other languages are considered advantageous.
• Flexible to travel to UK to customer sites and abroad to our manufacturing facilities as required.
• High attention to detail.
• Team player, who holds themselves accountable being ready to collaborate with others committed to achieve the end goal.
• Financially literate – able to read financial statements and negotiate costs.
• Systematic, proactive approach and efficient time management.

You are welcome to apply even if you don’t fulfill 100% of the requirements, a great mindset, motivation and positive attitude to learning will be key to succeed.

Hitachi Energy are pioneers in sustainable energy solutions at a time when it matters most. Our people are at the heart of our business growth strategy and we welcome your application.