The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit has a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. These range from substation automation, communication networks, grid automation services, grid edge solutions to enterprise software solutions. These solutions address all key segments connected to the energy system including generation, transmission distribution, industries, transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit supports 50% of the top 250 global electric utilities. Our Grid Automation hardware, software and services portfolio unites deep domain knowledge and innovative technologies that enable customers across the globe to optimize the critical systems that power, move and connect us. Together, we’re building a more productive and sustainable world.

How you’ll make an impact:

• You will lead and manage assigned project(s) according to agreed contractual conditions within schedule and budget while acting as single point contact for all delivery fulfilment activities and customer satisfaction from project booking to commissioning and close-out phase.
• You will be responsible for coordination and interface with customers, internal delivery units, technical teams (on-shore or off-shore) & other contractors for timely execution of all project activities either directly or by delegating to the concerned team member.
• You will take ownership of all aspects of project planning & scheduling, resourcing, timely invoicing & cash collection. Reviews progress periodically & prepares progress reports, communicates to customer and internally to all stakeholders.
• You will regularly evaluate project ‘costs to complete’ vs allocated budget, project risks/opportunities and plans/lead/execute mitigation actions, maintain records and pursue variation claims where applicable, responsible for project financial KPIs in terms of gross margin, cash flow and final result of the assigned project(s).
• You will act as the champion for Hitachi processes and policies, contributes to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting internal as well as industry best practices. Ensures that lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions. You will promote and enforces safe working environment by enforcing and supporting adequate HSE measures in all activities undertaken by himself & the team. Follows ethics and compliances as per company guidelines.
• Living Hitachi energy's core values of safety and integrity, means taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• High fluency in Japanese langauge and atleast business level in English is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Electrical or Electronics is nice to have.
• Atleast 6 years of project management in Engineering, procurement & construction environment is a must. (IT project management is not a match)
• PMP certification or PMBOK familiarity is a differentiator.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel; demonstrated Negotiation skills, knowledge of FIDIC contracts (yellow/orange/red book) is an advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, proven ability to handle customer comments and contractual responses is a must.