Project Manager – GIS Projects

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the execution of medium‑size to large GIS and substation projects, ensuring compliance with Hitachi Energy policies, contractual terms, quality standards, health, safety and environmental requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution of GIS and substation projects, managing scope, schedule, cost and quality while adhering to contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Develop and freeze project schedules with internal and external stakeholders, maintain master document lists, and update project documentation in SAP according to ISO and internal processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, customers, commercial, logistics and service teams for drawing approvals, FAT, dispatch, installation, testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, monitor change requests, and obtain approvals for time extensions or additional costs.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation actions, and manage opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical engineering (preferred).
• 7–12 years of experience in execution of GIS, substation or high‑voltage equipment projects, preferably with Saudi Arabia or Middle East customers.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder‑management abilities, with capacity to work under pressure and deliver on time, cost and quality.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• SAP or other ERP systems.
• GIS project management knowledge.