Project Manager

Overview

Hitachi Energy is looking for an experienced Project Manager to take charge of energy-sector projects and steer them to completion within the agreed scope, budget, and schedule. The role calls for strong coordination across teams and stakeholders, along with a disciplined approach to risk management and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle, from launch and planning through execution, tracking, control, and final handover.
• Work with senior leaders and stakeholders to clarify project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Create detailed project plans covering timelines, staffing, and budget estimates.
• Build, guide, and manage project teams while supporting motivation and performance.
• Keep stakeholders informed with regular progress updates, issue resolution, and expectation management.
• Spot project risks early and put mitigation and contingency measures in place.
• Monitor project spending and ensure financial targets and budget controls are maintained.
• Oversee purchasing and procurement activities for required materials and services.
• Carry out post-completion reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future delivery.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for senior management and clients.
• Ensure work is aligned with relevant internal policies, external regulations, and operating procedures.
• Act in line with Hitachi Energy’s values, especially safety and integrity, by taking responsibility for your actions while supporting colleagues and the business.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should bring a strong project delivery background in complex environments, excellent leadership ability, and the confidence to coordinate across multicultural and geographically distributed teams.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• PMP or an equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive project management experience is required, ideally in the energy, power, or infrastructure sectors.
• A proven record of delivering complex projects on schedule and within budget is essential.
• Working knowledge of established project management methods and tools is needed.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are important for success in this role.
• Ability to handle several projects at once and prioritize tasks effectively is required.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 is expected.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability are necessary.
• Comfort working with multicultural teams across different locations is required.
• Strong spoken and written English and Arabic skills are required.

Additional Information

Location: Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia.

Employment type: Full-time, onsite.

Publication date: 2026-06-14.