Project Manager

Location: Paco de Arcos, Lisbon, Portugal Job ID: R0150221 Date Posted: 2026-11-12 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY PORTUGAL, S.A. Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, we are accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. As part of our Grid Automation business, you will join a dynamic Project Management team responsible for delivering Protection and Control solutions that support critical power infrastructure projects across Portugal and beyond. How You Will Make an Impact Lead the execution of Protection and Control projects, ensuring delivery in line with contractual requirements, project objectives, and company standards. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources throughout the project lifecycle. Act as the primary point of contact for customers, fostering strong relationships and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, procurement, commissioning, and external partners. Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when needed to ensure successful project outcomes. Manage suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring quality, safety, and delivery performance expectations are met. Promote and drive a strong culture of Health, Safety, and Integrity across all project activities. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support best practice sharing within the project management community. Your Background Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including significant experience in project management within the energy, power systems, automation, or related industries. Strong understanding of Protection and Control systems and their application within electrical substations and power networks. Additional project management training or certification is considered an advantage. Proven experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and subcontractors. Customer-focused mindset with strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with project management and business tools such as MS Project and SAP. Good understanding of Health, Safety and Environment requirements within industrial or infrastructure projects. Fluency in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken. Spanish is considered an advantage. Availability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. More About Us We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.​ Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:​ Competitive salary and incentives​ Well-being and care ​ Paid and unpaid leave​ Flexible work options ​ Benefits that support your financial security​ You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.​ Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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