Project Manager

Role Overview

Project Manager at Hitachi Energy Ltd, based in Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. Full-time position.

Role Purpose

Lead the execution of medium-size to large and moderately complex GIS projects. Ensure all activities comply with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health and safety requirements, environmental standards, financial targets and schedule commitments. Establish project execution approach, oversee project handover, execution planning, and monitor and control internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Contract Management

• Execute projects according to contract scope, schedule and contractual conditions.
• Review contracts received from sales and understand terms, conditions and risk factors that may impact margin and performance.
• Establish and oversee the project execution approach.

Planning, Monitoring & Control

• Plan, monitor and control project activities proactively, covering scope, time and cost.
• Develop project schedules and freeze them with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain project-wise Master document lists with regular updates.
• Monitor and document change requests from customers related to project scope.
• Obtain approvals for time extensions and additional costs.
• Report project status and progress to internal stakeholders and management with appropriate detail.
• Preparing and submitting project progress reports to customers as per contractual requirements.

Risk Management

• Evaluate and identify project risks proactively.
• Implement mitigating actions.
• Prepare project-specific risk and opportunity management plans.

Stakeholder & Customer Management

• Serve as single point of contact and escalation point for customers on project issues.
• Assure Hitachi Energy commitments to customers are met in accordance with contract.
• Seek to improve customer satisfaction and feedback through consistent customer interaction.
• Build trust, confidence and loyalty with customers.
• Coordinate with Engineering and customers for timely approval of drawings and documents.
• Resolve all project-related queries and issues during execution.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Execute process activities in SAP and maintain documentation as per ISO and internal process requirements throughout the project cycle.
• Coordinate with customers for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).
• Arrange timely dispatch clearances.
• Coordinate with commercial team for invoicing.
• Coordinate with logistics team for dispatch of goods.
• Coordinate with service team for installation, testing and commissioning at site.
• Coordinate with customer for timely collection of payment.
• Collect As-built drawings, PAC and FAC documentation.
• Oversee project closure and handover to service team.

Compliance & Values

• Adhere to project management processes in the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 7 to 12 years of relevant experience in project execution of GIS projects, Substation projects, or similar projects related to design, supply and installation of High Voltage equipment.
• Preference given to those with experience working with Saudi Arabia and Middle East customers.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to convince stakeholders in the interest of the project.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver projects with time, cost and quality excellence.
• SAP or other ERP knowledge.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language.

Additional Information

• Position is not remote.
• Background screening and security checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process, including verification of employment history, education and criminal records in accordance with applicable laws. Additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required for roles involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments or security-sensitive functions.
• Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation during the job application process.
• Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with application screening, job matching and interview scheduling. These tools support recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws and Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.