Project Operations Manager

**Description**

**The Opportunity**

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all. As part of our Grid Integration business, we are looking for an experienced and people-oriented **Project** **Operations Manager** to lead the execution of complex energy infrastructure projects in our Operating Unit of 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 Operating Unit Manager of Spain directly and to the Europe Regional Operations Manager functionally and will have the chance to collaborate with various stakeholders across countries and business units. Your leadership will directly impact the success of projects in France, Morocco, Portugal and Spain—especially in complex and strategic initiatives.

**How You’ll Make an Impact**
- Lead local project execution activities, ensuring delivery meets quality, safety, financial, and timeline targets.
- Manage the Project Management, Site Management and Scheduling & Planning Teams 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 teams, 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 escalation point.
- Develop and lead project teams, ensuring the right structure, skills and growth opportunities are in place.

**Your Background**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in **Electrical Engineering**, **Industrial Engineering**, or a related field with a strong focus on **energy systems** or **power**grids**.
- 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 multicultural 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, logístical, and stakeholder-related challenges.
- Experience working in **matrixed organizations**, with the ability to manage multiple requests and report functionally to different stakeholders.

**More about us**

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits: daily meal allowance, flexible work practices, reduce working hours on Friday & July - August, life insurance and other benefits that are in our local bargaining agreement.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.