Project Management Lead

Overview Location: Madrid, Spain Job ID: R0094759 Date Posted: 2026-01-20 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity As part of our Services business, we are looking for an experienced and people-oriented Project Management Manager to lead the execution of complex energy infrastructure projects in our High Voltage Service Unit in Spain. This role is critical to ensure operational excellence, customer satisfaction and the development of high-performing teams in a multicultural and dynamic environment. You will report to the Service Unit Manager and will have the chance to collaborate with various stakeholders across countries and business units. Your leadership will directly impact the success of projects, especially in complex and strategic initiatives. If you are motivated by leading project execution with discipline, ensuring safety, quality, and financial targets are consistently met, this role offers a strong platform to contribute. You will shape how our teams deliver, strengthen our project portfolio, and enhance collaboration across stakeholders. If this sounds like the right next step for you, we would be glad to receive your application. This role leads local project execution activities, ensuring that safety, quality, financial, and timeline targets are consistently achieved. It oversees and develops the Project Management team while driving continuous improvement across processes, portfolio management, and stakeholder collaboration. The position plays a key role in strengthening project performance, resolving issues, and fostering a culture aligned with Hitachi Energy’s values. If you’re eager to grow and make a real difference in an energy‑driven world, this is your opportunity to ignite your career at Hitachi Energy. Responsibilities Lead local project execution activities, ensuring delivery meets quality, safety, financial, and timeline targets. Manage the Project Management team directly. Improve project execution strategies in line with business goals and drive continuous improvement. Oversee a consistent approach to managing the local project portfolio using best practices and company policies. Supervise project team, ensuring processes and instructions are followed and improved based on lessons learned. Support budgeting and planning, identifying and addressing gaps in project execution capacity. Monitor project performance, resolve escalated issues and ensure proper project closure. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a key resolution actor. Develop and lead project team, ensuring the right structure, skills and growth opportunities are in place. Additional Leadership and Execution Lead cross-functional project teams and define execution strategies. Oversee project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking. Monitor project financials: invoicing, cost control, and cash flow. Identify and manage risks while pursuing opportunities. Ensure successful project handover and customer acceptance. Coordinate procurement and manage supplier relationships. Support contract negotiations, claims, and change management. Act as the main point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders. Coordinate with stakeholders for installation, testing and commissioning at site ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and guidelines. Project handover, as-built drawings, commercial closure and collection of PAC, close out of snags & FAC. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes. Your background Engineering or master degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related field. Solid experience in project or operations management within the energy transmission and distribution sector. Proven team leadership experience is highly valued, especially in developing talent and managing teams. Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written), with the ability to operate effectively across multiple countries. French is a plus. Strong understanding of the complexities of electrical infrastructure projects, including technical, logistical, and stakeholder-related challenges. Experience working in matrixed organizations, with the ability to manage multiple requests and report functionally to different stakeholders. Motivation to develop knowledge of High Voltage (HV) technologies, substation systems, and related service offerings. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical, financial, and commercial data. Effective communication, negotiation, and customer‑engagement skills. Detail‑oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results‑driven mindset. More about us A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language training, Coaching & Assessments. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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