Location:Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanJob ID: R0088594Date Posted:2025-05-27Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.Profession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description: The Opportunity:Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact. We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.How you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>You will lead the project team, establish the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals. You will define project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.</li><li>You will ensure that the project follows execution best practices and HAPG policies, effectively monitors and controls project progress, monitor project progress and regularly analyzes project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed to the plan, notify Operation Group Manager of any deviations or scheduling issues, implement actions for optimizing resources, issue progress reports, project update and productivity data on a regular basis.</li><li>You will prepare materials for and deliver project reviews, conduct analysis of plan versus actual project performance under the supervision of the Operation Group Manager, monitor project cost, expense, and cash flow, monitor, and manage requests for invoices, based on project payment milestones.</li><li>You will identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks, and ensure that all opportunities are identified and pursued, capture, analyze and share lessons learned throughout the project, ensure that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed, drive the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer. You will ensure that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with HAPG policies and contractual agreements, successfully procure all required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers.</li><li>You will act as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues, build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders, monitor and maintain various project registers – e.g., project transmittal register, issues &amp; actions register, risk and opportunities register, deliverable &amp; quality register, documentation register, etc.</li><li>You will effectively communicate appropriate information to project team, customers, and other stakeholders in a timely manner and to achieve desired understanding. You will ensure the project follow and comply with company health, safety, and environmental policies, ensure safe working procedures and practices are followed at all times including the wearing and maintenance of assigned Personal Protective Equipment as required, attendance at required health, safety and environment training, report injury, incidents, hazards and near miss events, model safe work behaviors in all aspects of work and actively identify hazards and risk controls.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background: <ul><li>You hold a bachelor’s degree.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role. 3- to years in a similar role – e.g., Associate Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Engineer.</li><li>Preferably holds nationally and or internationally recognized project management training and certifications – e.g., PMP.</li><li>Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel. Proficient maintaining schedules for projects using recognized project scheduling tools; Proficient organizer.</li><li>Ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders. Project management for construction of the high voltage substation would be better.</li><li>Proficiency in English communication. High proficiency in Japanese communication.</li></ul>More about us:Working Conditions and benefits:Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.Hybrid working style applicable.Benefits:<ul><li>Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance</li><li>Paid leave</li><li>Bereavement leave</li><li>Wedding leave</li><li>Maternity leave</li><li>Spousal maternity leave</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Nursing care leave</li></ul>Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner (TP Name: Ken-Isarin Furutani) ( LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/)<h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Project Manager

Location:Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanJob ID: R0088594Date Posted:2025-05-27Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.Profession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description: The Opportunity:Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact. We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.How you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>You will lead the project team, establish the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals. You will define project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.</li><li>You will ensure that the project follows execution best practices and HAPG policies, effectively monitors and controls project progress, monitor project progress and regularly analyzes project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed to the plan, notify Operation Group Manager of any deviations or scheduling issues, implement actions for optimizing resources, issue progress reports, project update and productivity data on a regular basis.</li><li>You will prepare materials for and deliver project reviews, conduct analysis of plan versus actual project performance under the supervision of the Operation Group Manager, monitor project cost, expense, and cash flow, monitor, and manage requests for invoices, based on project payment milestones.</li><li>You will identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks, and ensure that all opportunities are identified and pursued, capture, analyze and share lessons learned throughout the project, ensure that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed, drive the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer. You will ensure that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with HAPG policies and contractual agreements, successfully procure all required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers.</li><li>You will act as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues, build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders, monitor and maintain various project registers – e.g., project transmittal register, issues &amp; actions register, risk and opportunities register, deliverable &amp; quality register, documentation register, etc.</li><li>You will effectively communicate appropriate information to project team, customers, and other stakeholders in a timely manner and to achieve desired understanding. You will ensure the project follow and comply with company health, safety, and environmental policies, ensure safe working procedures and practices are followed at all times including the wearing and maintenance of assigned Personal Protective Equipment as required, attendance at required health, safety and environment training, report injury, incidents, hazards and near miss events, model safe work behaviors in all aspects of work and actively identify hazards and risk controls.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background: <ul><li>You hold a bachelor’s degree.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role. 3- to years in a similar role – e.g., Associate Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Engineer.</li><li>Preferably holds nationally and or internationally recognized project management training and certifications – e.g., PMP.</li><li>Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel. Proficient maintaining schedules for projects using recognized project scheduling tools; Proficient organizer.</li><li>Ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders. Project management for construction of the high voltage substation would be better.</li><li>Proficiency in English communication. High proficiency in Japanese communication.</li></ul>More about us:Working Conditions and benefits:Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.Hybrid working style applicable.Benefits:<ul><li>Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance</li><li>Paid leave</li><li>Bereavement leave</li><li>Wedding leave</li><li>Maternity leave</li><li>Spousal maternity leave</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Nursing care leave</li></ul>Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! &nbsp;All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner (TP Name: Ken-Isarin Furutani) ( LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/)<h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

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