Project Manager

Location:

Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium

Job ID:

R0137998

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

Company Name:

Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, you will lead projects that help shape a more sustainable and connected future. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering complex projects from initiation through completion, ensuring that objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are achieved.

You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to coordinate resources, manage risks, and drive successful project execution. Your ability to build strong relationships, make informed decisions, and maintain focus on project goals will be key to delivering value for both our customers and the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional who enjoys leading diverse teams, solving complex challenges, and contributing to impactful projects in an international environment.

How you'll make an impact

• You define project scope, objectives, and deliverables together with key stakeholders.
• You develop project plans, schedules, resource strategies, and budget estimates.
• You lead cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative project environment.
• You monitor progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation actions.
• You manage project budgets and ensure strong financial performance throughout execution.
• You communicate project status, milestones, and challenges to stakeholders and leadership.
• You ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality requirements.
• You drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best-practice sharing.

Your background

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years of experience managing complex projects in an industrial, technology, or infrastructure environment.
• You have a proven track record of delivering projects successfully within scope, budget, and schedule.
• You understand project management methodologies and tools and apply them effectively.
• You demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• You are an effective problem-solver with the ability to manage competing priorities.

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 employee benefits subject to the respective plan rules. These include:

• Pension and insurance programs
• Performance-based bonus
• Company car
• Learning and development opportunities
• Professional training and certifications
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization

More information about our benefit programs will be available during the recruitment process. If you have questions about this role, please contact your Talent Partner.

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.