Supporting program planning and execution across the SDLC (requirements, design, build, test, security reviews, release).
Ability to create and manage/monitor product branching strategies jointly with R&D release management stakeholders
Partnering with R&D functional leaders to ensure a cohesive approach to facilitate timely decision-making and conflict resolution to keep assigned deliverables on track.
Provide support for status and KPI reporting, change control, and quality requirements using tools such as Azure DevOps/Jira, Confluence, and other tools as applicable.
Support collaborations regarding scope prioritization tradeoffs and sequencing to meet committed delivery dates.
Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate program risks and issues (technical, schedule, security, compliance), escalating with options and recommendations in collaboration with PDPM.
Contribute to continuous improvement through retrospectives, root-cause analysis, and workflow optimization to increase delivery predictability, reduce defects, and improve team effectiveness in collaboration with PDPM.
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment) required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, or equivalent role in leading cross-functional teams in a development environment, required.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects and programs
Strong financial acumen with experience in project forecasting and financial analysis for large-scale projects
Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle methodologies and Software Release process requirements
Good understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in project management software and related tools for management of software development projects (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, Confluence, etc.).
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
We can provide more information during the recruitment process.
Our benefits offering for this role generally includes
Private medical care and life insurance
Access to fitness and wellness programs
Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
Company events and team‑building activities
Psychological support program
Free parking available
You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
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Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
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