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Project Manager

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Project Manager

Midrand, South Africa

You as a Project Manager will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa. Leading the project team allocated to the project, defining main guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.

Your responsibilities

  • Providing performance feedback regarding allocated resources working on projects and defining, jointly with the project controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial planning, scheduling, and risk management plans.
  • Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies. Effectively monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization. Monitoring and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow. Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, and managing project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued. Captures, analyses, and shares lessons learned throughout the project. Ensures that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed. Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
  • Ensuring that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with Hitachi Energy policies and contractual agreements. Coordinating with supply chain management, and successfully procures required services, materials, and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers. Supporting supply chain management in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes.
  • Acting as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.
  • Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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Your background

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in relevant field is required.
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the local Market, medium voltage or high voltage is preferred.
  • Familiar with SAS, RTU, Micro SCADA and should have practical experience with SAP PS, MS project or primavera, MS Excel, Power point, and other software and PMP prerequisite for Hitachi Energy PM certification.
  • Demonstrate negotiation skills in interaction with internal and external customers and understanding of project contracts, consortiums agreements and Incoterms 2010.
  • Ability to assess, propose and implement solutions for rapid recovery of troubled or challenged projects and must be self-motivated with a high level of creativity.
  • Experience in dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Modderfontein, Lethabong, South Africa
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-106482
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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