Associate Project Manager

About the role

Hitachi Energy is looking for a motivated Associate Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and control of technical projects. You will work closely with the Project Controls department and serve as a key liaison for customers, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, budget, schedule, and risk management.
• Manage all aspects of project execution while ensuring compliance with Hitachi Energy policies and best practices.
• Monitor and control project financials, including invoicing status, costs, expenses, and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure contractual compliance and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee procurement of services, materials, and equipment, supporting supply‑chain negotiations and claims.
• Act as the primary contact for customers, resolving issues and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Utilize project management processes and tools, driving continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in implementation and engineering projects.
• Experience in asset‑intensive industries such as utilities, transportation, or public infrastructure (preferred).
• Formal project management certification (e.g., PMI‑PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project‑management scheduling tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Project management scheduling tools