Grid Automation Project Manager

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Hitachi Energy Ireland has an exciting opportunity for a Grid Automation Project Manager; this role requires professional expertise in telecommunications and electrical engineering. If you possess a blend of telecommunication knowledge, site management experience, strong communication skills, and team spirit, we invite you to join us as and apply.

Location: Ireland Dublin (Hybrid)

(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)

How you'll make an impact:

• Project Execution: Oversee the successful execution of local project activities until site works are completed. Collaborate with customers or their representatives to design and engineer telecommunication systems tailored to Irish customer requirements. Manage the contract with your commercial expertise.
• Milestone Management: Define, coordinate, and manage all local project milestones with the customer. Proactively address deviations to keep the project on track.
• Customer Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, ensuring satisfaction through open and proactive communication.
• Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate two teams responsible for countrywide installation and commissioning works.
• Sales and Reporting: Drive upselling opportunities within the project and manage regular project reporting to all internal and external stakeholders. Handle project invoicing and payment follow-up with the customer.
• System Migration: Work with teams in Switzerland and Ireland to migrate the customer’s telecommunications infrastructure. Plan and supervise the installation of new MPLS-TP systems and migrate existing SDH nodes as needed. Conduct site visits to gather information and inspect installations.
• Project Oversight: Oversee all project phases, collaborating with clients and installation engineers to ensure successful system deployment.
• Health & Safety: Have a thorough understanding of local Health & Safety legislation as well as Hitachi Energy Environment Health & Safety rules. Ensure adherence to these requirements.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, with specialized knowledge in telecommunication networks and modern voice and data communication technologies (SDH / PDH / MPLS / DWDM / VoIP).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management. Project management certification is highly desired.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, high intercultural sensitivity, and the ability to build sustainable relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Flexibility, strong communication skills, and an interest in working within an international and multicultural environment, brining a sense of responsibility, innovative solutions, and strong customer orientation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous bonus scheme.
• 24 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

More about us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.