Project Planning/Scheduling Specialist

challenges, and want to contribute to a greener, more resilient energy future, this is the opportunity for you.

You won't just be planning schedules-you'll 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 industry's transformation.
How You'll 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

• Bachelor's 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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