Junior Project Manager

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Project Manager to join our team at Hitachi Energy Netherlands B.V. This role offers a strong development pathway for early‑career professionals eager to gain hands‑on experience in managing energy projects within a global technology leader.

As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the planning, execution, and completion of diverse projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines. You will work closely with senior project managers and cross‑functional teams, contributing to documentation, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and quality compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow into a full project management role while contributing to impactful projects shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Assist Senior Project Managers in planning, executing, and closing projects, following Hitachi Energy methodologies and standards.
• Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth and timely execution of project activities.
• Assist in managing changes to project scope, cost, and schedules using appropriate verification processes.
• Identify potential risks or issues and escalate them to senior team members as needed.
• Facilitate communication among project teams, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Participate in project review meetings and contribute to lessons‑learned discussions to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy’s health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all project activities.
  
  

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, project support, or similar roles, preferably within the energy, industrial, or technology sectors.
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with project management tools such as MS Project is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is a significant advantage.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive mindset with eagerness to learn, develop skills, and take on increasing responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
  
  
  

More About Us

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and professional development. Depending on location and experience, benefits may include:

• Pension and insurance programs
• Flexible working arrangements (3 days from home / 2 days office)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Additional leave programs aligned with local policies (40 days PTO in the Netherlands)
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.