Project Director – Large Project Office

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
Grid Automation Systems is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids that offers systems solutions to protect and control power grids. The customers are in the transmission, distribution, power generation, wind, railway and manufacturing industry segments.
We are looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the execution of large and complex projects. In this role you will manage international project teams around the globe and be responsible for execution and delivery of such projects on time, budget and scope implementing the health, safety & environment requirements at the highest quality level to our customers satisfaction.
Your responsibilities
Accountable for the management of large and complex projects in all aspects from handover from sales until the end of the warranty period and contribute to the sales and tendering phase.
Managing multidisciplinary project teams in different locations, partially virtually, by continuous information flows, by doing project kick-offs and periodic progress, review meetings as well as monitoring project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
Ensure that the execution of projects is done in accordance with Hitachi ABB Power Grids policies, contractual agreements, quality standards as well as health, safety & environment requirements.
Ensure customer satisfaction goals are met while proactively striving for improvements and excellence.
Responsible for developing project execution staff through formal and informal coaching and mentoring.
Collaborate with other units, business partners, agencies and customers on both local and global level.
Some international business trips may occur. We also expect that you are willing to be relocated to the site for the project execution phase.

Yo ur background
Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or Economics.
Several years of experience in the Power or T&D Industry, primarily from managing large complex projects including contract management and negotiations.
Project Director Certification (PMI or IPMA) is merit.
Experience in leading virtual project teams, and of working in a multi-cultural context and with emerging countries.
You are a reliable team player with an organized & result oriented working style, as well as strong communicative and collaborative skills.
You are structured and self-confident to handle both ups and downs and problems that may occur.
As you will be working in a global environment, you are fluent in English. Additional language skills are considered a plus.

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Welcome to apply by October 15! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better. 
More information: Recruiting manager lars.wiklander@hitachi-powergrids.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, +46 10-73813 45, Unionen: Kennet Tedenäs, +46 10-738 16 16, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 10-738 29 12. Any other questions can be directed to recruitment consultant Sofia Lindblom, sofia.lindblom@hitachi-powergrids.com.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com