Project Manager & SCM Specialist

Location:

Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

Job ID:

R0142609

Date Posted:

2026-09-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY KOREA LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) for AC and 1,100-kilovolt for DC. We help to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact with following primary offerings for switchgears, circuit-breakers, generator circuit breakers, power quality products, surge arresters, disconnectors, instrument transformers and high-voltage service.

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy. Hitachi Energy offers an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area. Hitachi Energy can provide a wealth of opportunity for personal development once you have completed your introduction period, the aim being to assist you in developing and attaining your career goals.

How you’ll make an impact

Project Management

• Lead the execution of High Voltage Products projects from order hand-over through project completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone tracking, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Monitor project scope, cost, schedule, and delivery performance.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and service teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Act as the key contact for customers regarding project execution, technical clarifications, and project status updates.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, cost, and quality performance and support risk mitigation activities.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and global stakeholders in fluent Korean and business-level English, both written and spoken.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation actions to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate FAT, inspections, factory coordination, delivery planning, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards, and HSE guidelines.
• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Supply Chain & Procurement Management

• Coordinate procurement activities for project-related equipment, materials, and services.
• Monitor purchase order status, supplier performance, and manufacturing progress.
• Follow up material deliveries and proactively expedite critical components to support project schedules.
• Coordinate with local and global suppliers, factories, and freight forwarders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support logistics planning, shipment tracking, customs-related coordination, and delivery issue resolution.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement recovery plans to minimize project impacts.
• Collaborate with SCM, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to improve delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Over 7 years of experience in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Engineering.
• Experience in electrical equipment, power systems, EPC projects, industrial projects, or energy industries is preferred.
• Knowledge of project execution, procurement processes, supplier management, logistics coordination, and inventory planning.
• Experience working with international suppliers, factories, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• No VISA problem for overseas travel

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can grow and develop. We value safety and integrity, taking responsibility for our actions while caring for our colleagues and the business. Join us and be part of a team that is powering good for a sustainable energy future.

If you have any inquiries about our job openings in Taiwan, please feel free to email us at tw-recruiting@hitachienergy.com.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

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.