Senior Project Manager

General Information

Typical Reporting Line

Project Management Office Manager or Project Director

Mission Statement

Lead the execution of medium size to large and moderately complex projects and ensure that all related activities areperformed in accordance with company procedures, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety andenvironment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments.

Mercer Job Code

PPM.01.002Main AccountabilitiesProject leadership Lead the project team, establish the project execution approach and oversee projecthand-over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for both internaland external resources to accomplish all project goals.Project planning andschedulingDevelop comprehensive project plans in collaboration with the Project Controlsdepartment, encompassing scope, budget, schedule, and risk management.Project execution and control Manage all aspects of project execution, ensuring compliance with Hitachi Energypolicies and best practices. This includes monitoring and controlling progress,resources, and financials.Financial performance and riskmanagementMonitor and control project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost,expenses and cash flow.Identify, qualify, quantify and manage risks, and ensure that all opportunities areidentified and pursued.Contract, claims andprocurement managementEnsure that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, inaccordance with Hitachi Energy policies and contractual agreements. Coordinatewith Supply Chain Management, and successfully procure all required services,materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers. SupportSupply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes.Stakeholder engagement Act as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders andeffectively communicate with all stakeholders.Health, safety and environment(HSE)Ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety, andenvironmental policies.Project processes and tools Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy's project management processes andeffectively utilize the designated tools and technologies to manage projectsefficiently. Identify areas for improvement and implement best practices/ lessonslearned aligned with Hitachi Energy's methodologies.Mentorship and teamdevelopmentMentor and develop team members by providing guidance, feedback, and support,fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance. Encourage aculture of continuous learning and collaboration to achieve project and personalgoals effectively.Key Tasks

Tendering

Aligned with Project Management Framework: Project Management tender support Develop project charter Identify initial stakeholders Verify tender scope and change mechanism Estimate resource requirements Verify tender schedule Verify costs in full cost model (FCM) Verify initial risks Verify tender sourcing plan Verify communication requirements Verify HSE requirements Verify contractual terms and conditions review

Initiating

 Handover from Sales Initiate lessons learned process Identify stakeholders and prepare external kickoff Define initial WBS Establish project leads Setup project environment Initiate scheduling Verify project calculation Initiate financial setup Initiate project reviews Initiate R&O management Initiate Quality planning Initiate correspondence control Initiate document control Analyze contract

Planning

 Kickoff project internally Develop project execution plan Plan stakeholder management and conduct external kickoff Define division of work Define detailed WBS Plan for changes Establish project organization and resources Develop schedule Develop cost budget Initiate cost and financial control Identify and assess risks Plan quality Plan procurements and select suppliers Plan logistics and material tracking Plan document control Plan HSE Plan site activities

Executing And Controlling

 Control project work Manage stakeholders Control changes Manage resources Manage project team Control schedule

Requirements

 Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field. [ 18+] years of project management experience with a proven track record of managing complex projects from initiation tocompletion. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams toward successful projectoutcomes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey project statuses to stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and adapt tochanging project requirements. Excellent time management and organizational skills, being capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlineseffectively.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.