Project Planning Specialist

Overview

Plan and manage schedules for complex grid automation projects, ensuring timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule development
• progress monitoring
• workload forecast
• change management
• compliance audits
• reporting

Tasks

In this role, you will be the backbone of project execution—transforming complex demands into actionable schedules that keep the lights on for millions. You’ll collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to optimize resources, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with strategic goals. You won’t just be planning schedules—you’ll be driving progress. Every milestone you manage helps deliver smarter grids, cleaner energy, and a sustainable tomorrow. Join us and make your mark on the power industry’s transformation. -Develop and maintain master schedules for complex grid automation projects. -Collaborate with PMO, engineering, and operations teams to align resources and priorities. -Monitor progress and update schedules weekly to ensure timely execution. -Support workload forecasting for engineering and commissioning teams. -Translate project requirements into detailed timelines using advanced scheduling tools. -Manage change requests and adjust schedules to reflect evolving project needs. -Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. -Ensure accurate data for governance reviews and compliance audits. -Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies to keep projects on track. -Generate reports on progress, resource utilization, and schedule adherence.

Requirements

• primavera
• sap
• substation
• bachelor's
• 3+ years
• analytical

What You Bring

-Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. -Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. -Experience with substation projects, automation, or energy storage systems is a plus. -Ability to travel for short periods as needed. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Technical discipline, or similar. -Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools. -Minimum of 3 years combined experience in project or portfolio planning. -Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.

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Benefits

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. -Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday) -Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.) -Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms -Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance -Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance

About Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

-Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies. -Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems. -Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution. -Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. -Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems. -Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access. -Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-must already have work authorization to work in the united states; no sponsorship provided.