Project Management Lead
hace 10 horas
Madrid
As part of our Services business, we are looking for an experienced and people-oriented Project Management Manager to lead the execution of complex energy infrastructure projects in our High Voltage Service Unit in Spain. This role is critical to ensure operational excellence, customer satisfaction and the development of high-performing teams in a multicultural and dynamic environment. You will report to the Service Unit Manager and will have the chance to collaborate with various stakeholders across countries and business units. Your leadership will directly impact the success of projects, especially in complex and strategic initiatives. If you are motivated by leading project execution with discipline, ensuring safety, quality, and financial targets are consistently met, this role offers a strong platform to contribute. You will shape how our teams deliver, strengthen our project portfolio, and enhance collaboration across stakeholders. If this sounds like the right next step for you, we would be glad to receive your application. This role leads local project execution activities, ensuring that safety, quality, financial, and timeline targets are consistently achieved. It oversees and develops the Project Management team while driving continuous improvement across processes, portfolio management, and stakeholder collaboration. The position plays a key role in strengthening project performance, resolving issues, and fostering a culture aligned with Hitachi Energy’s values. If you’re eager to grow and make a real difference in an energy‑driven world, this is your opportunity to ignite your career at Hitachi Energy. How you will make an impact Lead and develop the local Project Management team, ensuring strong execution capabilities, clear direction, and a culture of continuous improvement. Oversee end‑to‑end project execution—planning, scheduling, delivery, financial performance, and HSE compliance—to meet quality, safety, cost, and timeline targets. Drive consistent project portfolio management by applying best practices, lessons learned, and standardized processes across all projects. Monitor project performance, resolve escalations, and ensure proper closure including handover, documentation, and commercial finalization. Define execution strategies for cross‑functional teams, managing risks and opportunities while ensuring smooth coordination with procurement, suppliers, and site activities. Support budgeting and capacity planning, identifying execution gaps and implementing measures to strengthen project delivery. Act as the primary interface for customers and key internal stakeholders, building strong relationships and leading contract negotiations, claims, and change management actions. Promote team growth and capability building by ensuring the right structure, skills, training, and development pathways are in place. Your background Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Energy Engineering or related field, ideally complemented by a master’s degree. Solid experience in project or operations management within the energy transmission & distribution sector, with strong understanding of electrical infrastructure project complexities. Proven team‑leadership skills, with experience developing talent and managing teams in matrixed, multinational environments. Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written); French is an advantage. Strong analytical capability to interpret technical, financial, and commercial data, paired with excellent communication, negotiation, and customer‑engagement skills. Proactive, detail‑oriented, and collaborative mindset with motivation to deepen knowledge of High Voltage technologies, substation systems, and related services. More about us A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check‑up, Psychological assistance, Language training, Coaching & Assessments. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr