Project Manager – Grid Automation

About the role

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Project Manager to drive customer satisfaction by overseeing Grid Automation projects from order entry through commissioning. You will ensure repeatable business by delivering results on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Grid Automation orders booked in the UAE.
• Monitor and achieve KPIs such as revenue, cash flow, inventory, on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all activities comply with Hitachi Energy policies, contractual agreements, quality, HSE and financial targets.
• Build strong customer relationships and manage escalated issues or risks.
• Plan, monitor and control project scope, schedule and cost, coordinating with the Head of Project Management.
• Maintain project methodology, close projects according to contracts, and capture lessons learned.
• Coordinate additional customer requests that may generate extra sales.
• Guarantee compliance with internal and external regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum five years of project management experience.
• PMP certification.
• Strong leadership, ability to work under pressure and deliver on time, cost and quality.
• Experience with Hitachi Energy products (IEDs & SCADAs) and utilities projects in the UAE is a plus.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• PMP certification
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• SAP or other ERP platforms