Project PlanningScheduling Specialist

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The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy we are shaping the future of sustainable power systems. This is your chance to join a global leader in grid automation and help accelerate the energy transition. As part of our team youll work at the intersection of technology and innovation ensuring that critical infrastructure projects are delivered on time and with precision.

In this role you will be the backbone of project executiontransforming complex demands into actionable schedules that keep the lights on for millions. Youll collaborate with engineering operations and project management teams to optimize resources mitigate risks and maintain alignment with strategic goals.

Our work impacts communities worldwide enabling renewable integration modernizing aging grids and supporting the electrification of industries. If you thrive in dynamic environments enjoy solving challenges and want to contribute to a greener more resilient energy future this is the opportunity for you.

You wont just be planning schedulesyoull be driving progress. Every milestone you manage helps deliver smarter grids cleaner energy and a sustainable tomorrow. Join us and make your mark on the power industrys transformation.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Develop and maintain master schedules for complex grid automation projects.
• Translate project requirements into detailed timelines using advanced scheduling tools.
• Monitor progress and update schedules weekly to ensure timely execution.
• Collaborate with PMO engineering and operations teams to align resources and priorities.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Manage change requests and adjust schedules to reflect evolving project needs.
• Generate reports on progress resource utilization and schedule adherence.
• Support workload forecasting for engineering and commissioning teams.
• Ensure accurate data for governance reviews and compliance audits.
  Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration Technical discipline or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years combined experience in project or portfolio planning.
• Strong analytical communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to travel for short periods as needed.
• Experience with substation projects automation or energy storage systems is a plus.
  Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

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.

For this role depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care (medical dental vision etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution Life/AD&D Insurance disability insurance
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal pet auto home identity theft etc.) special needs support and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA Military Service Leave Maternal Paternal adoption vacation and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location) tuition reimbursement program on-demand learning platforms

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