Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking a Project Manager to oversee customer projects, including large-scale gas-insulated switchgear projects. The ideal candidate will manage financial KPIs, collaborate with teams, and ensure project delivery. Responsibilities include financial analysis and maintaining documentation, along with flexibility to travel as needed. An engineering-related degree and experience in high-voltage switchgear are desirable. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects and understanding financial KPIs.
• Hands-on experience in related tools such as SAP S4/Hana.
• Flexibility to travel for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aspects of projects including costs, revenues, and cash flow.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Financial literacy

SAP S4/Hana

High-voltage switchgear knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Engineering-related degree

Tools

SAP S4/Hana

Salesforce

Job description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Project Manager. You’ll manage customer projects, from single‑unit switchgear deliveries to multi‑million‑pound gas‑insulated switchgear projects, and work closely with factories, customers, and our Service team when required to ensure satisfactory project delivery.

How you’ll make an impact:

Commercial responsibility for the project’s financial KPIs: cost, revenues, and cash flow.

Order booking through SAP / S4 Hana (SD, CRM & PS Module)

Directly responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective projects.

Performing contract analysis to review Scope, Deliverables, Risk, and Opportunities.

Commercial takeover from Sales, invoice placements as per payment terms from SAP (SD & CRM Module), and creation of purchase orders, release of OA, sales order, and tracking milestone.

Follow up on due invoices and resolve conflicts on payment dues.

Responsible for receiving and processing supplier cost invoices in a timely and accurate manner.

Collaborate closely with the financial controlling team to ensure proper cost allocation and compliance with internal procedures.

Prepare and provide all required documentation and detailed explanations to both internal and external auditors, as requested.

Mitigating risks and acting as an escalation point for project issues.

Flexible approach, actively participating in driving the project plan forward and generating outcomes.

Analysis of data, creating and sharing accurate project plans with regular updates.

Background:

Engineering‑related degree (electrical desirable but not essential).

Experience and understanding of high‑voltage switchgear.

Hands‑on experience in SAP/ S4 Hana will be an added advantage, and Salesforce Force will be an added advantage.

Hands‑on experience as an Order Handling professional.

You have integrity and a technical interest as well as the enthusiasm, creative ideas, and solutions.

You shall apply a long‑term perspective to your tasks. Moreover, you appreciate working with your colleagues and understand the importance of investing in long‑term customer relations.

Flexible to travel to the UK to customer sites and abroad to our manufacturing facilities as required.

Financially literate – able to read financial statements and negotiate costs.

Systematic, proactive approach and efficient time management.

Location Remote - England, United Kingdom;
Remote – Scotland, United Kingdom

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026‑01‑27

Reference number R0107149

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.