Project Manager - HV Switchgear, Protection & SCADA

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Location: Haifa, Haifa District, Israel Job ID: R0138439 Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ISRAEL LTD Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of High Voltage (HV) Switchgear projects, including Protection & Control and SCADA integration. The successful candidate will manage projects from order intake through commissioning and customer acceptance while also supporting tendering, offer preparation, and front-end sales activities. The role requires a combination of project management, technical understanding of power distribution systems, and commercial awareness to support business growth and customer satisfaction. How you'll make an impact: Manage HV Switchgear projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. Serve as the primary customer interface during project execution. Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when required. Support engineering reviews and technical clarifications with customers. Support sales teams during customer engagements and bid preparation. Identify project risks and opportunities during the bidding phase. Participate in customer meetings, technical presentations, and bid clarification discussions. Health and Safety. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines. Your Background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering strongly preferred. Min. 5 years of experience in project management, engineering, or tendering within the power distribution industry.Experience with:HV Switchgear,Protection & Control Systems (Advantage),Utility and Industrial Power Applications. Experience working directly with customers and suppliers, with a strong understanding of electrical single-line diagrams and protection philosophies, is considered an advantage. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills & Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools. Fluency in both Hebrew and English is required. More about us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 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For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.