Senior Project Manager - Energy Projects

About the role

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior Project Manager in Zaventem, Belgium, to lead complex and strategic projects that contribute to the energy transition and support its customers worldwide. The role covers large-scale projects from initiation through commissioning and closure, with responsibility for delivery against business objectives, customer expectations and financial targets. It suits an experienced project leader who thrives in a dynamic international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex projects from initiation through execution, commissioning and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets and resource requirements with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and align business functions, suppliers and customers.
• Manage project financials: budgeting, forecasting, cost control and revenue performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, contracts, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coach team members and share best practices across the organisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field.
• Extensive experience leading large, complex projects in an industrial, infrastructure, energy or technology environment.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on scope, budget and schedule.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple project interfaces.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Comfortable making decisions in complex situations and solving challenging business and project issues.

What we offer

• Pension and insurance programmes.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Learning and development opportunities, professional training and certifications.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organisation.