Senior Project Manager at HVDC

Job Description

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, that develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used for example to transmit Power over long distances, on overhead lines or via submarine cables.

You will work in a large HVDC project being responsible for the local scope where you report to the project director. You will be based at Hitachi Energy in France.

In the project you will assist in the creating of project management plans which you will monitor and act upon during the project execution.

As local leader for the execution of the project you ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments.

• In tender work you analyze project schedules, create project management plans and calculate project execution cost.
• Identifies, qualifies, quantifies, and manages project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Coordinates with and support Supply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.

• A Bachelor's/Master's degree in an engineering field or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of executing large projects.
• Experience managing projects under different contractual models.
• Proactive and highly organized, experience in coordinating multiple teams.
• Influencing and engaging leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Financial knowledge and commercial skills to manage the project.