Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0075936
Date Posted:
2025-02-20
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Project/Program Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. The Local Service Center Switzerland is responsible for the local market after sales support of generator circuit-breaker (GCB) systems, gas insulated switchgears (GIS), live tank breaker (LTB) and plug and switch systems (PASS) including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, added value services, troubleshooting, extensions, retrofits, repairs and replacements.
How you’ll make an impact
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Lead projects, ensuring effective handover, execution planning, and monitoring
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Act as the primary contact and escalation point for project-related issues
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Monitor project progress, financials, and resource utilization
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Identify, manage, and mitigate risks while pursuing opportunities
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Procure necessary services, materials, and equipment; assist with negotiations and project changes
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Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide regular progress updates to management
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Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies; manage project changes and interventions
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Conduct post-project evaluations, ensure proper documentation, and provide team support as needed
Your background
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Proven experience in leading and managing complex projects from initiation to completion, preferably in a similar industry
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Leadership abilities with experience in managing cross-functional teams, both internal and external resources
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Project financials, including budgeting, invoicing, cost control, as well as identifying and managing risks
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels
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Experience in procuring services, materials, and equipment, and supporting contract negotiations and project changes
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Strong analytical skills to monitor progress, evaluate project outcomes, and implement corrective actions where necessary
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Understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and company policies, with the ability to ensure compliance throughout the project
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Fluent in German and English, French or Italian are beneficial
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SAP skills are a plus
More about us
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
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What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
