The Opportunity
As a Team Manager - Project Management Support Function at Hitachi Energy, you will lead and mentor a team responsible for providing governance, planning, and operational support to Project Managers across global EPC projects (BU-GA). You will ensure seamless execution of project support activities, alignment with organizational strategy, and continuous improvement in processes and tools .
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Lead and mentor project management support teams to ensure optimal performance, providing clear direction, motivation, and purpose.
- Conduct performance evaluations, support career growth initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Assign and monitor resources, ensuring efficiency and maximizing deliverables globally Project Support & Execution.
- Support Project Managers in handling projects from initiation to completion, including tasks in SAP S/4HANA, scheduling, documentation, and KPI monitoring through GPP.
- Monitor task progress and adjust plans as needed to meet evolving requirements or constraints from Project Managers globally.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration Governance & Quality Assurance.
- Establish and enforce quality standards and performance metrics throughout the project support lifecycle.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with project support goals and organizational standards.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on project support status and outcomes to management and stakeholders Process Optimization & Tools Development.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices in project management support.
- Support the development and enhancement of internal platforms and tools to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Drive adoption of digital tools and methods for project monitoring and reporting Safety and Integrity.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your Background
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Should have 10-15 years’ experience of working with project management related work or prior leadership experience.
- Should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Should have solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Should have ability to analyze data, and track KPIs.
- Should have commitment to maintaining high levels of responsiveness and availability for client & team.
- Should have ethical, professional, and collaborative, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct.
- Should have basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
- Should have proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
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.