Project Manager – Substation Automation

The Project Execution team is at the heart of our organization, meeting and exceeding customer expectations while helping to build a sustainable and profitable future. Our Grid Automation hardware, software and services portfolio unites deep domain knowledge and innovative technologies that enable customers across the globe to optimize the critical systems that power, move and connect us. Together, we’re building a more productive and sustainable world. You will manage the substation automation systems projects within the Grid Automation Business Line in India region. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will maintain and enhance customer satisfaction by providing excellent service at all stages of the project.

Responsibilities:-

• Overseeing the execution of projects, ensuring that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi ABB Power Grids policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets and schedule commitments.
• Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and overseeing project hand-over, execution planning and monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Defining all project plan documents in relation to scope, budget, schedule and risk management.
• Monitoring each stage of project implementation to ensure best practices in terms of cost control, resource efficiency, risk management and health, safety and the environment.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating with all stakeholders and acting as the key contact for the customer as an escalation point for project issues.
• Managing all aspects of the project to agreed-upon customer requirements, ensuring all technical, safety, quality and financial targets are met, and relevant guidelines are followed.
• Monitoring and controlling project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and acknowledgement by the customer.
• Guiding, motivating, coaching and developing the skills, knowledge and competencies of the project team.
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business.

Qualification And Experience:-

• A BE / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with around 12+ years of experience in managing Substation Automation projects.
• Should have good project and contract management skills, people management, customer handling and relationship management.
• Should have PM certification from reputed institute which is added advantage.
• Good knowledge of SAP in SD,MM and PS modules.
• Good people management skill and should have Experience in leading a team of APM and PM .
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good Knowledge of Substation Automation and Protection.
• Good knowledge of strategy and operational management.
• Knowledge of usage of project management tools like MS projects and others a must.
• Should be a team player for achieving the business KPI with collaboration.
• Cost monitoring and control a must.

Location:-

• Bangalore, India.

Company Overview:-

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com