Project Manager

Location:

Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria

Job ID:

R0150041

Date Posted:

2026-11-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY BULGARIA EOOD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering complex power and energy projects that help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure. In this position, you will oversee projects from technical and commercial review through execution, commissioning, and successful customer handover, ensuring quality, safety, and financial performance every step of the way. You'll collaborate with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle. Working on transmission and distribution systems, power plants, and electrical infrastructure projects, you'll have the opportunity to apply and expand your technical expertise while driving real-world impact. This role offers a unique blend of engineering, project management, commercial oversight, and customer engagement, making every day diverse and rewarding. You'll join a collaborative environment where initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement are valued and supported. If you're passionate about power systems and enjoy turning complex challenges into successful project outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a global technology leader.

How you’ll make an impact

• Conduct technical reviews of customer requirements, equipment specifications, systems and facility designs, engineering drawings, circuit diagrams, and other documentation related to projects and supply/procurement contracts.
• Perform commercial reviews of project costs, revenues, contractual terms, and conditions associated with projects and supply/procurement contracts.
• Execute projects while ensuring all activities are carried out in compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, quality standards, health, safety and environmental requirements, and financial targets.
• Plan and coordinate project activities, including defining key milestones, allocating tasks, and coordinating internal and external resources to ensure successful project delivery. Provide performance feedback related to resources assigned to projects and contracts.
• Collaborate with internal and external suppliers, subcontractors, logistics providers, brokers, installation and commissioning teams, and after-sales service teams to ensure effective project execution.
• Develop project plans in collaboration with the Finance Controller, including scope, schedules, budgets, risk management plans, and financial forecasts. Monitor project progress, resource utilization, invoicing status, costs, expenses, and cash flow while ensuring adherence to company policies and best practices.
• Identify, assess, quantify, and manage project risks while proactively recognizing and pursuing opportunities for improvement and value creation. Capture and share lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are formally completed in accordance with contractual requirements, including customer acceptance, contract close-out, and effective contract and claims management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and third parties involved in the project and act as an escalation point for project-related matters.

Your background

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in the power sector, including:
  • Transmission and distribution grids, networks, and systems;
  • Power generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, plants, equipment, and high-, medium-, and low-voltage installations;
  • Electrical transport systems and infrastructure.
• Solid engineering expertise with the ability to develop engineering solutions and provide guidance throughout the design and implementation process.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Grids, Networks and Systems, Power Plants and Electrification, Automation in Power Systems, Transport Electrification, or a related engineering discipline.
• Preferably two or more years of experience in power-sector activities such as electrical equipment, systems and solution sales, project execution, service delivery, or technical and commercial project management.
• Fluency in both English & Bulgarian languages.
• Experience with the SAP Project Management (PM) module is desirable. A Project Management certification is considered an advantage. Proficiency in MS Office and engineering software commonly used within the power engineering sector.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and collaborative approach, with strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Stimulating and varied tasks with good opportunities for professional and personal development
• A good and stable working environment where both employees and managers care
• 13th salary
• Monthly food vouchers
• Supplementary health insurance
• Additional bonuses

More about us

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! You will also be accountable to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

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