Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Lima, Peru
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
As an Operations & Project Portfolio Manager, you will lead the execution, governance, and performance of a portfolio of strategic projects within the energy sector, with a strong focus on transmission, substations, and grid integration. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
This is a senior leadership role where you will influence business performance across multiple countries in Latin America, partnering with customers, internal stakeholders, and project teams to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and project outcomes. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization while developing high-performing teams and shaping business strategy.
How you'll make an impact- Lead a portfolio of transmission, substation, and grid integration projects across the region.
- Drive operational performance, project execution, and customer satisfaction.
- Define project priorities, resource allocation, and execution strategies.
- Monitor project financial performance, schedules, risks, and staffing plans.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and operational challenges.
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary project and operations teams.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, including customers, partners, and suppliers.
- Drive initiatives that improve profitability, productivity, and project delivery.
- Support business growth and strategic objectives throughout Latin America.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Your background- Electrical Civil Engineer or Electro-Mechanical Engineer (Mandatory).
- MBA or Master's Degree in Business Management.
- PMP Certification.
- 15+ years of experience in multinational companies within the energy sector.
- 5+ years leading operations and project portfolios related to transmission, substations, or grid integration (Mandatory).
- Professional experience working in Peru and across Latin America.
- Fluent English (Mandatory).
- Proven track record of improving profitability, safety performance, and project delivery.
- 100% On-site
More about us- Regional leadership role with high strategic impact.
- Exposure to complex energy infrastructure projects.
- Opportunity to work with multicultural teams across Latin America.
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
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About the Company
More About Us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:
You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully
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Competitive salary and incentives
Well-being and care
Paid and unpaid leave
Flexible work options
Benefits that support your financial security
- Role:
- Project Operations Manager
- Job Type:
- Senior Level | Software Engineering
Company profile
Hitachi Energy
hitachienergy.comHitachi Energy works on the global energy system, aiming to make electricity more sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable and more accessible to all. Its technologies support the expansion and transition of power systems and grids, including HVDC transmission. The company is part of Hitachi Ltd. and traces its heritage to the engineering companies ASEA and Brown Boveri, through its predecessor company ABB. Hitachi Energy is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Founded
- 2018
- Funding Stage
- Subsidiary
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