Senior Project Planning and Controls Specialist

3 weeks ago


Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Hitachi Energy, Ludvika Full time

The opportunity

Join the Hitachi Energy GPQS business unit in Västerås for a dynamic and engaging role in complex projects. As a central member of the project management team, you will collaborate closely with the project group to drive success.

GPQS, a unit within Hitachi Energy, pioneers FACTS technology, enabling power system owners to enhance capacity and stability. This results in more electrical power reaching consumers with minimal environmental impact, shorter project times, and lower investment costs. Developed in Västerås and sold globally, our technology is at the forefront of innovation.

Our team specializes in power quality systems, excelling in comprehensive planning, managing project timelines, tendering, and execution. We integrate planning with cost management and resource demand to ensure seamless project delivery. In this role you will manage large projects with high complexity and several interfaces globally.

"As member in our team, you'll navigate diverse stakeholder needs and coordinate project components. Your leadership will ensure we meet deadlines and deliver exceptional results. Make a significant impact on advancing a sustainable energy future with us" - Karila Santos, Hiring Manager

How you'll impact

  • Leverage your expert knowledge of Project Controls to manage the scheduling process for our delivery projects.
  • Create, maintain, and analyze current and forecasted schedules, including costs, resources, and risks.
  • Develop solutions to handle delays and ensure project timelines are met.
  • Follow up on projects, produce reports, and conduct regular analyses (e.g., S-curves, OTD, earned value, and critical path).
  • Highlight deviations and potential issues to project managers and the project team.
  • Collaborate closely with project leaders and team members, playing a key role in the further development of Project Controls.

Your background

  • You bring approximately 7 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling, Project Controls, Earned Value Analysis, and follow-up with S-curves, particularly using Primavera P6. Experience with other planning systems is a plus.
  • You are self-driven, take personal responsibility, and are both structured and organized.
  • You thrive in a team environment, motivating and inspiring your colleagues.
  • You excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously and making effective prioritization decisions.
  • You possess a strong knowledge of Excel and Office packages.
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Swedish is required.

What we offer

  • Collective agreement
  • Flexible working time
  • Health care and wellness allowance
  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
  • Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
  • Various trainings and education supporting employee development
  • Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave
  • Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

Preferably, this person will be based in Västerås, but we are open to discussing other locations if needed.

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay – apply today

More information: Recruiting manager Karila Dos Santos, karila.santos@hitachienergy.com.

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