Project Controls Office Manager at HVDC

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The HVDC - High Voltage Direct Current technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances & integrate renewables into the grid with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems. Please find out more about our world leading technology at https://www.hitachienergy.com/se/sv/offering/product-and-system/hvdc
We are now looking for an experienced Project Controls Office Manager to help build a stronger Project Controls Department. This is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, and you will get great opportunities for learning and development. Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative. If you are interested in this opportunity, welcome with your application!
Your responsibilities
Provide global oversight for Project Planning and Controls activities across the HVDC Projects portfolio, including liaising with Project and Department leads.
Ensure the Project Planning and Controls system integrates, and delivers benefits, within all areas of HITACHI ENERGY - HVDC.
Audit, Identify Actions and Deploy a standardized, automated and integrated Project Control system. Adapt existing procedures or develop new procedures as required. Coach the Project Control teams. Audit and ensure quality of Project Planning and Controls activity.
Ensure that the Resource Management process reaches maturity. Support the deployment of REIWA resource management module within HITACHI ENERGY – HVDC. Audit and ensure efficient management of resources.
Ensure that the Risk Management Process is fully integrated and operational, from Tenders to Projects, carry out audits and follow-up on remedy actions.
Ensure that the Change Management Process is effectively implemented within the organization, in compliance with Ochibo Hiroi methodology deployed within HITACHI ENERGY – HVDC.
Develop Project Planning and Controls efficiency KPIs. Drive improvement actions.
Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
You have an excellent knowledge of Project Planning and Controls methods and tools, ideally in the context of Electrical Power Systems projects.
You have an extensive experience of Project Management Office activities.
You have deployed new IT tools systems and procedures - you know the basis of IT system infrastructures.
You have an excellent written communication, you can develop well structured procedures.
You are meticulous, data driven, enthusiastic and self-starting.
You are structured, flexible and hold great qualifications in project management.
You have genuine technical interest and are always open to develop your skills within other fields.
As you will be working in a global environment, fluency in English, written and spoken alike is required. Understanding of Swedish language is a merit.

More about us
Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply by August 9! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Rachit Sharma, +46 107-38 34 80, rachit.sharma@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Johanna Laiv, johanna.laiv@hitachienergy.com
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