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Senior Project Manager 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Senior Project Manager 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Baden, Switzerland

Hitachi Energy is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a cross-border customer project within our Power Grid division.

As the Project Manager, you'll serve as the primary point of contact between Hitachi Energy and the customer. Your responsibilities will include managing technical, commercial, and contractual interactions with both internal and external suppliers, overseeing a core team of project managers from various Hitachi Energy business units, and leading the project to completion, adhering to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills, a deep understanding of the power grid industry, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.

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If you're a results-oriented project manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Your responsibilities

  • Ensure efficient communication amongst all project team members vide application of communication/RACI-matrix
  • Ensure timely release of contractual/ commercial correspondence with client and internal distribution to all Categories
  • Act as interface between clients' project representatives and the project managers from different business units
  • Utilizes the competencies of the other PMO core team members (Planning & Control, Quality & Doc Management, HSE, Tax & Contract Management, Site Management) to ensure adequate execution of the contract as per the requirements of client
  • Prepare monthly progress report towards client for entire contractual scope of supply
  • Manage the invoicing/payment process between Hitachi Energy's internal product suppliers and client
  • Ensure application of Change Management Process with client (affecting Scope, extension of time & cost reimbursement of any business unit)
  • Ensure timely submission of HSE-, Quality-, and project documentation towards customer
  • Ensure timely deployment of Hitachi Energy's personnel for installation and commissioning works in accordance with overall Master Schedule
  • Attend all progress meetings with client in any offices and/or locations in Europe, Asia and/or North America
  • Responsible to maintain the overall project risk register centralized in the PMO (based on each factory's own register)
  • Support Head of PMO in preparation of STECO with HE's senior management and/or customer

Your Background

  • Bachelor degree in engineering or relevant working experience in the energy transmission and distribution business
  • Strong project manager, structured and results oriented leader with strong analytical and operational controlling skills
  • Project Management Certification ( PMP, PMI etc.)
  • Negotiation skills, strategic thinking, cooperativeness and networking skills, commitment to the accountabilities
  • Ability to motivate, coach and share the knowledge within the organization
  • Business oriented mindset to support customer's needs
  • Willingness to travel 30 -50% of the time
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English

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Client-provided location(s): Baden, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-95885
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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