Project Manager

The opportunity

We are looking for a Project Manager to join Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation business in Vaasa, Finland.

In this professionally rewarding role, you will manage domestic and international projects involving SCADA/DMS, Control & Protection and RTU solutions for customers across the utility, industry, transportation and infrastructure sectors. You will lead project teams through the planning and execution of complex customer deliveries, ensuring that projects are completed successfully. The role calls for strong leadership and project management capabilities, together with a proactive, can-do mindset.

We offer a varied position where you can broaden your project management expertise, collaborate with customers in Finland and around the world, and build a strong foundation for future career opportunities in senior project management, sales or general management.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead the project team by setting clear objectives, responsibilities and milestones, while motivating team members and providing constructive feedback.
• Manage all aspects of the project in line with customer requirements, ensuring that technical, safety, quality and financial targets are achieved.
• Develop and maintain project plans covering scope, budget, schedule and risk management.
• Monitor project execution to ensure effective cost control, resource utilization, risk management, and health, safety and environmental performance.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, while capturing and sharing lessons learned.
• Coordinate contract negotiations and claims with customers in collaboration with Supply Chain and Legal.
• Ensure project deliverables meet contractual requirements while building strong and trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience in project and contract management.
• Project management certification is considered an advantage.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Finnish, combined with good working proficiency in English.
• Ability to work effectively in flexible and diverse project teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise.

More about us

Ready for the exciting new challenge? Apply for the position by 11 December 2026. Interviews will be conducted as candidates apply, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact Juha Alanen, Head of Project Management, juha.alanen@hitachienergy.com