Project Manager

About the Role

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of medium-size to large and moderately complex GIS projects. This full-time position is based in Dammam, Eastern region, and requires 5-10 years of experience. The Project Manager will ensure all project activities align with Hitachi Energy policies, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety, and environment requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute projects according to contract scope, schedule, and contractual conditions.
• Review contracts from sales to understand terms and conditions, including awareness of risks related to margin, performance, and other factors.
• Proactively plan, monitor, and control project activities (scope, time, and cost), including project handover, execution planning, and monitoring of internal and external resources.
• Develop and finalize project schedules with relevant stakeholders (internal and external), prepare project-specific Master Document Lists, and maintain updates.
• Execute process activities in SAP and maintain documentation in accordance with ISO and internal process requirements throughout the project cycle.
• Coordinate with engineering and customers for timely approval of drawings and documents, and resolve project-related queries/issues during execution.
• Serve as the single point of contact and escalation point for customers regarding project issues, ensuring Hitachi Energy commitments are met as per contract.
• Improve customer satisfaction and feedback through consistent customer interaction, building trust, confidence, and loyalty.
• Prepare and submit project progress reports to customers as per contractual requirements.
• Closely monitor and document customer change requests related to project scope, obtaining approvals for time extensions and additional costs.
• Proactively evaluate and identify project risks, implement mitigating actions, and prepare project-specific risks and opportunities management plans.
• Coordinate with customers for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), arrange timely dispatch clearances, and collaborate with commercial and logistics teams for invoicing and goods dispatch.
• Work with the service team for installation, testing, and commissioning at site, and with customers for timely payment collection, As-built drawings, collection of PAC & FAC, project closure, and handover to the service team.
• Report project status and progress to internal stakeholders and management with appropriate details.
• Adhere to the organization's project management processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for personal actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Candidate Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in project management.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders in the project's interest.
• Ability to deliver projects under pressure, meeting time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Experience working with customers in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East is preferred.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern region. The role involves managing moderately complex GIS projects within a structured environment, ensuring compliance with established policies and standards.