Project Director Large Project Office

Description

You will lead cross‑functional teams, establish execution approaches, and oversee handovers, planning, monitoring, and control activities. Collaboration with both internal and external resources will be essential to achieve project goals, while you monitor progress, resource utilization, financials, invoicing, costs, expenses, and cash flow. You will also identify, assess, and manage risks, pursue opportunities, drive formal project acceptance, ensure contract closure, and handle negotiations, claims, and changes with suppliers.

• Lead cross‑functional project teams and define execution approaches.
• Oversee planning, monitoring, control, handovers, and project acceptance.
• Manage resource utilization, financials, invoicing, costs, expenses, and cash flow.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while exploiting opportunities.
• Conduct negotiations, handle claims, and manage contract changes with suppliers.
• Serve as primary customer contact and escalate issues when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, reliable, and a collaborative team player with an independent, result‑oriented work style and strong communication skills. A master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics) or Business & Economics is required, along with Project Director certification and proven experience managing large, complex energy projects, preferably offshore wind EPC. Experience leading virtual, multicultural teams and working in emerging markets is also essential.

• Hold a master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics) or Business & Economics.
• Possess Project Director certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex energy projects, preferably offshore wind EPC.
• Experience leading virtual, multicultural project teams.

Benefits

Hitachi Energy offers the chance to lead projects at the forefront of advanced power transmission technology while building a career with a global industry leader. The compensation package includes competitive salary, attractive benefits, an excellent pension scheme, and a generous bonus program within an inclusive and diverse workplace.

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, pension scheme, and bonus program.
• Inclusive work environment supporting diversity and providing disability accommodations.

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance