Project Manager Service - High Voltage 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Job ID: R0040553 Date Posted: 2024-01-23 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. The Service unit is responsible for the worldwide after sales support of generator circuit-breaker (GCB) systems and gas insulated switchgears (GIS), including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, added value services, troubleshooting, extensions, retrofits and replacements. Our unit is responsible for extensions, retrofits, replacements of own and third-party substations, including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, added value services and troubleshooting. You would be part of an international team, where we support each other and grow together. Join our team as a Project Manager for GIS & GCB. In this challenging role, you successfully manage the entire end to end process of our projects and you confidently represent the interests of the company towards our customers. For this challenging opportunity, we are looking for someone, who has a technical background with profound experience in a Project Management position and who is motivated to plan, manage and control the project activities with a hands-on approach and international exposure. Your responsibilities You are responsible for the successful execution of our diverse projects starting with the handover from sales department, throughout design, production and until the completion of site works After handover of the project, you coordinate the project team with members from the required disciplines and ensure that each member completes the assigned tasks and work packages according to your project plan During the project execution, you define and successfully manage all project milestones and ensure the on-time, on-quality and on-cost delivery of our products. In case of deviations, you proactively report to management and initiate the appropriate actions to bring the project back on track As the first point of contact to the customer you ensure customer satisfaction with your open and proactive communication With your commercial experience you successfully manage the contract towards the customer Your tasks include the management of changes in scope of delivery. By identifying opportunities, you actively seek to increase the revenue & margin as well as the reduction of project risks You share your knowledge, success stories and learnings with the team and keep an open eye to identify, initiate and lead continuous improvement actions Your background You combine a technical education in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with commercial training You have several years of experience in project management. A PM certification would be beneficial You showcase a positive mindset and a constructive approach when confronted with complex or urgent challenges You are business fluent in English. German, Spanish, French or other languages would be a plus To be successful in this job you require excellent communication and organizational skills Ideally, you have experience in SAP as well as product knowledge in GIS and GCB 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. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.