Project Management Lead

Hitachi

Project Management Lead overseeing execution of complex energy infrastructure projects in Spain. Leading the Project Management team and ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeMadrid • 🇪🇸 SpainSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the local Project Management team, ensuring strong execution capabilities, clear direction, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Oversee end‑to‑end project execution—planning, scheduling, delivery, financial performance, and HSE compliance—to meet quality, safety, cost, and timeline targets.
Drive consistent project portfolio management by applying best practices, lessons learned, and standardized processes across all projects.
Monitor project performance, resolve escalations, and ensure proper closure including handover, documentation, and commercial finalization.
Define execution strategies for cross‑functional teams, managing risks and opportunities while ensuring smooth coordination with procurement, suppliers, and site activities.
Support budgeting and capacity planning, identifying execution gaps and implementing measures to strengthen project delivery.
Act as the primary interface for customers and key internal stakeholders, building strong relationships and leading contract negotiations, claims, and change management actions.
Promote team growth and capability building by ensuring the right structure, skills, training, and development pathways are in place.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Energy Engineering or related field, ideally complemented by a master’s degree.
Solid experience in project or operations management within the energy transmission & distribution sector, with strong understanding of electrical infrastructure project complexities.
Proven team‑leadership skills, with experience developing talent and managing teams in matrixed, multinational environments.
Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written); French is an advantage.
Strong analytical capability to interpret technical, financial, and commercial data, paired with excellent communication, negotiation, and customer‑engagement skills.
Proactive, detail‑oriented, and collaborative mindset with motivation to deepen knowledge of High Voltage technologies, substation systems, and related services.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Plan
Flexible Working
Meal Allowance
Life Insurance
Medical Check-up
Psychological assistance
Language training
Coaching & Assessments

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementfinancial performanceHSE compliancebudgetingcapacity planningrisk managementcontract negotiationchange managementanalytical capabilityHigh Voltage technologies

Soft Skills

team leadershipcommunicationnegotiationcustomer engagementcollaborationdetail-orientedproactivetalent developmentrelationship buildingcontinuous improvement