Project Manager

Project Manager-66731

Function

IoT

Our Company

We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

Job description

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to lead and oversee various projects, ensuring their successful completion within scope, budget, and timeline. This role involves comprehensive project lifecycle management and stakeholder communication.

Job Responsibilities:**

* Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of assigned projects.
* Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
* Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and risk assessments.
* Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
* Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
* Perform risk management to minimize project risks and develop contingency plans.
* Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
* Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, including tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Report and escalate to management as needed.
* Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
* Communicate project status, issues, and successes to all stakeholders effectively.

Job Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a technology or industrial sector.
* Proven experience managing complex projects from initiation to closure.
* Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project).
* Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* PMP / PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

About us

We’re a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.

Experience Level

Mid Level