Project Operations Manager Benelux
Project Operations Manager Benelux
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Location:
Rotterdam South Holland NetherlandsJob ID:
R0101392Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.Profession (Job Category):
Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob 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 solutionsdriving 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 (/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 3040%).
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 pathsincluding 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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
