Project Management Lead

time left to apply End Date: August 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R

Location:

Remote - England, United Kingdom

Location:

Remote - England, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R

Date Posted:

2025-07-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy has a exciting opportunity for a Project Management Lead in this key leadership role, you will oversee the Project Management team, ensuring the successful delivery of Gas Insulated Switchgear, Live Tank breakers, Hybrid technology solutions, and the rest of the HV portfolio. You will be responsible for strategic oversight, team development, and driving results within a fast-paced culture. Your proactive, results-driven approach will be crucial as you implement and execute projects from set-up through to final completion, ensuring all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, budgetary controls, and financial targets.

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead and manage the Project Management team, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities.

• Oversee customer projects, from single unit switchgear deliveries to multi-million-pound Gas Insulated Switchgear projects.

• Liaise extensively with both internal and external stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for key decisions.

• Ensure satisfactory delivery of projects by working closely with factories, customers, and our Service team.

• Maintain commercial responsibility for project financial KPIs: cost, revenues, cash flow.

• Plan and schedule projects from start to completion, following best practices according to policy and contractual agreements.

• Mitigate risks and act as escalation point for project issues.

• Drive the project plan forward, actively participating in generating outcomes.

• Analyze data, create, and share accurate project plans with regular updates.

• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, budgetary controls, and financial targets.

Background:

• Engineering-related degree (electrical desirable but not essential).

• Extensive experience and understanding of High Voltage switchgear.

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to negotiate at all levels internally and externally. Other languages are considered advantageous.

• Flexible to travel to UK customer sites and abroad to our manufacturing facilities as required.

• High attention to detail.

• Team player, who holds themselves accountable and is ready to collaborate with others committed to achieving the end goal.

• Financially literate - able to read financial statements and negotiate costs.

• Systematic, proactive approach and efficient time management.

• Leadership experience with a proven track record of managing and developing teams.

What We Offer

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.

• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.

More About Us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution - creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. Join us on this exciting journey.

Talent Partner , Dianne Cooper - will answer your questions on the position.

Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

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.
We employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

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time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (22 days left to apply)

About Us

Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges.

Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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