Associate Project Manager

As an Associate Project Manager at Hitachi Energy, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Project Manager in the execution of medium to large size projects. Your responsibilities will include: - Supporting the Project Manager in defining execution guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones. - Involving along with the Finance, Quality, Engineering, and Planning departments in developing project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule, and risk management plans. - Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies, monitoring and controlling project progress, and resource utilization efficiently. - Reviewing the status of critical suppliers" progress and including it in the overall schedule. - Monitoring and controlling project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow. Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, and managing project risks, and pursuing all opportunities. - Capturing, analyzing, and sharing lessons learned throughout the project. Ensuring the formal closure of the project as contractually agreed. - Consistently applying contract and claims management in accordance with Hitachi Energy policies and contractual agreements. - Coordinating with Supply Chain Management and procuring required services, materials, and equipment for the project. Supporting supplier negotiations, claims, and project changes. - Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicating with all stakeholders. Your background should include: - A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Project Engineering, or Customer Support. - Involvement in the execution of multiple HV Substations in the project life cycle. - Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate, coordinate, and resolve project-related activities and issues. - Knowledge of Project Management skills such as critical path and risk identification and mitigation. - Self-motivation, leadership, and negotiation skills. - Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Hitachi Energy values safety and integrity, and you will be expected to take responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.,