Project Management Portfolio Manager (PMO) for Power Quality (former FACTS)

Project Management Portfolio Manager (PMO) for Power Quality

The Opportunity:
With a pioneering technology-leading offering, Hitachi Energy’s Power Quality Solutions1 support the green energy transition with solutions that bring resilience, stability and increased capacity to the power grid. As a result, more renewable energy sources can be integrated, environmental impacts minimized and lower the risk of disruption in the grid. 

1Power Quality Solutions includes FACTS devices like STATCOM, SVC and other offerings in our Hitachi Energies GrienSure™ Portfolio

Do you like complex projects, business challenges, have a curious mind, self-drive and a problem-solving attitude? If so this might be the opportunity for you!
As PMO Manager for Power Quality you will lead the Project Management Office team, support the Project Managers, set the targets for the projects and ensure the local portfolio of projects is managed consistently.

You will be a member of the operations Management team within the Center of Competence for Power Quality Solutions. The position is based in Västerås, Sweden.

Your responsibilities

• Contribute to implement continuous improvements for the project execution strategy for the local project operation, in alignment with BU and LBU business strategies.
• Develop and continuously improve processes based on industry best practices. Ensure that findings from lessons learned from project execution are incorporated in continuous improvement actions.
• Participate in bid or sales phase which involves activities such as estimating and resource planning. Oversee project management activities at the portfolio level through project reviews with the management team and Project Managers.
• Oversee the proper application of contract and claim management methods in accordance with Hitachi Energy’s policies, and contractual agreements.
• Lead the PMO team to establish and enforce an effective project management approach to achieve both project and organizational goals.   
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders of the PMO
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Extensive Project Management experience with EPC component as well as in the electrical field.
• Deep knowledge about taking full ownership of the execution of complex projects and financial reporting.
• Proven track record of extensive leadership experience with staff responsibility.
• English proficiency is required, additional language skills are meritorious
• Experience in transmission and distribution industry from advantage

What we offer  

• Collective agreement 
• Flexible working time 
• Health care and wellness allowance 
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within the country of employment and globally 
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase 
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​ 
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave 
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks 

Additional information

Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 

Recruiting Manager will answer your questions about the position.
Bastian Remmlinger bastian.remmlinger@hitachienergy.com@hitachienergy.com Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 (10) 7389148, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19.
All other questions can be directed to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Cajsa Fellerfeldt Eklund, cajsa.fellerfeldt-eklund@hitachienergy.com