Senior Project Manager
Location: Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED
Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
Job Description: As a Senior Project Manager at Hitachi Energy, You will lead projects that support the delivery of innovative energy solutions, helping customers and communities accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy future
How you'll make an impact: * Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of cross-functional projects from initiation to completion. * Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, and budget. * Work with project teams to ensure high performance and adherence to project goals. * Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans and escalating critical concerns to relevant stakeholders. * Establish and maintain strong communication channels with all project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and vendors. * Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and prepare regular status reports for management and stakeholders. * Ensure projects are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget, meeting quality standards and client expectations. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools within the organization. * Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring deliverables meet specifications and performance expectations.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary package
- 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
- Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes
- Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes
- Generous bonus scheme
- Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Your Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project management.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera 6) and collaboration tools.
- Experience in a global or multinational corporate environment is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and cost control.
