Description
Hitachi Energy is accelerating the energy transition across the Benelux. As Project Operations Manager, you will lead our Benelux project operations across grid connections and power quality solutions—driving safety, delivery excellence, and scalable ways of working as our portfolio grows in utilities, renewables, industry, transport, data centers, and infrastructure.
What you will achieve
Build a one-team operating rhythm across the Netherlands and Belgium (governance, KPIs, talent, vendor management).
Improve on-time, on-budget delivery and customer satisfaction through stronger planning, risk control, and change management.
Standardize and roll out core processes (PM@HE/PMO standards, ISO/QA, EHS) and tooling for scheduling, cost control, and resource planning.
Develop leaders and project managers; ensure clear role design, coaching, and succession for key positions.
Shape a scalable vendor/subcontractor strategy and elevate performance management of external partners.
Your responsibilities
Lead and develop the Benelux Project Operations organization (project managers, planners, controllers, site leaders), fostering a culture of safety, delivery, and inclusion.
Own portfolio planning and execution: scope, schedule, cost, risk, resourcing, and cash for multi-site, multi-discipline projects; balance capacity vs. demand.
Establish and run governance: monthly S&OP for projects, milestone reviews, earned value/cost-to-complete, forecasting, and performance dashboards.
Ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards and certifications (e.g., ISO), EHS standards, and customer/TSO/DSO requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives (process, digital tools, standard work, lessons learned).
Integrate vendor/subcontractor work into master plans; negotiate, track, and review deliverables; resolve blockers quickly.
Partner with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Service, and Finance to enable smooth tender-to-execution handovers and profitable growth.
Represent Benelux operations in regional forums; contribute to strategic workforce planning and investment cases.
What you bring
Proven leadership of project operations or large project portfolios in the electrical power environment (e.g., substations, grid connections, HV/MV, power quality, EPC/EPCI, or adjacent domains).
Track record delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time, on budget, and to quality, including vendor and subcontractor integration.
Strong command of project controls (planning, cost, risk, change, cash), PM methodologies, and relevant standards; comfortable with digital project tools (e.g., Primavera/MS Project, ERP, BI).
People leader with experience coaching managers and senior project professionals; adept at building high-performing, cross-border teams.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence across functions and with customers, regulators, and partners.
Languages: Dutch and English (professional proficiency) required.
Willingness to travel across the Benelux (approximately 30–40%).
Nice to have
Experience from major players in the electrification or industrial EPC ecosystem.
Certifications: PMP/IPMA, PRINCE2, Lean/Green Belt, and/or EHS qualifications.
Familiarity with TSO/DSO standards and data center, e-mobility, or hydrogen segments.
What we offer
The opportunity to shape Benelux project operations in a pivotal growth region during the energy transition.
An inclusive, global culture (Diversity 360) with learning, coaching, and clear development paths—including succession opportunities for broader leadership roles.
Competitive compensation and benefits, flexible/hybrid working, and tools to do your best work.
A mission-driven company committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.
