PMO Americas Network Control

Hitachi•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will oversee project delivery and manage a team of Project Managers to help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. You will serve as the owner of project management processes, supporting the implementation of processes and tools and promoting their consistent use across projects. The position involves project communication, customer engagement, resource coordination, portfolio oversight, budget tracking, operational planning, and continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, and speed. You will work with multiple functions to address project-related issues, maintain project plans, support proposals and presentations, and contribute to customer experience initiatives. The role also provides an opportunity to work in a Network Control PMO environment while supporting effective project execution and ongoing improvements that contribute to reliable and innovative power grid operations.

Requirements

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
10+ years management experience
Experience in managing project portfolio
Thorough understanding of project management best practices, with continuous improvement as a core value
Experience in customer relationship management
Opportunity to work in a Network Control PMO

Nice To Haves

Renewable energy related work experiences preferred

Responsibilities

Support management in project matters by establishing an efficient organization with necessary resources and supporting infrastructure
Build project delivery capability through project management practices, customer understanding, and team development
Oversee project communication and customer engagement activities, including management meetings and issue escalation responses
Drive customer experience improvements through continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with other functions to identify project issues, support resolution efforts, and maintain project plans
Coordinate project resources with a focus on capacity planning and effective resource utilization
Develop and maintain operational plans, track budget variances, and support budget development activities
Conduct project and portfolio reviews, monitor progress against plans and schedules, resolve problems, and update plans as needed
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.