Project Manager, Statcom/ACS GSI Japan

About the role

Gevernova is looking for a Project Manager for a Statcom/ACS project in GSI Japan, based in Minato. The role covers all aspects of project management, including scope, time, cost and finance, quality, human resources, risk and contract management, and coordination with EPC contracts.

Key responsibilities

• Customer relations: prepare and submit advance program schedules, hold monthly progress meetings, resolve issues and maintain good relationships with customers, managers and engineers.
• Implement required processes (financial, operational, quality, safety) and report activities and indicators.
• Plan, schedule and forecast workload, coordinate with internal teams for material and equipment delivery and keep stakeholders informed.
• Manage and monitor site activities, support the site team in solving field problems, anticipate delays and propose corrective actions, and handle quality issues and product defects.
• Produce concise monthly progress reports, run Return of Experience reviews with teams and share opportunities with the sales team.
• Optimize and monitor project budgets and costs, follow up on progress invoices and cash collections, and identify financial risks.
• Coordinate with the PDG office on costs, time, contracts and technical matters, and with PDG experts on installation, testing and commissioning, ensuring resources arrive on time.
• Drive generation and defend VO/claims with the customer and contractors, working closely with the Contract Management team.

Required profile

• University degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience executing multi-disciplinary projects, including work with structural fabricators on high-voltage substation projects.
• Knowledge of electrical networks and T&D projects involving AIS or GIS switchgear, transformers and cable works.
• Ability to lead, manage and staff multiple teams, and to develop training plans.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Japanese.

Required skills

• Planning, resource, financial and contractual project management.
• Project management tools such as MS Project and Primavera.
• Understanding of international standards (e.g. IEC) and local practices.