Associate Project Manager Agile
Hitachi Energy
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Associate Project Manager Agile
Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products is implementing Digital solutions like Digital Passport System (DPS) & Digital Factory to become its global solution for global traceability, from suppliers to end-customers. DPS is a cloud-based platform that attaches unique digital identity and critical quality information to each of our products and allows immediate end-to-end identification and location of affected units if quality issues were detected.
For our team, based in Spain, we are looking for an Associate Project Manager (Agile) to support the delivery of IT projects using Agile or hybrid Agile methodologies, working closely with Product Owners, Scrum Teams, vendors, and senior project leadership.
The role contributes to predictable and transparent delivery by supporting Agile ceremonies, planning, tracking and governance, while gaining hands‑on experience in enterprise‑scale Agile project execution. This position is ideal for professionals early in their project management career who want to grow into full project ownership within an Agile delivery environment.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Support delivery of projects using Agile or hybrid Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum‑based, time‑boxed delivery)
- Assist in organizing and supporting Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and increment planning
- Track sprint progress, dependencies, and impediments, escalating when required
- Ensure project data, sprint metrics, and status are accurately maintained in delivery and reporting tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, ServiceNow)
- Support the management of Statements of Work (SoW) in collaboration with senior project managers, sourcing, and vendors and assist with vendor invoicing activities.
- Support clear and structured communication across distributed, cross‑functional Agile teams
- Support identification and tracking of risks, issues, and dependencies within Agile delivery
- Assist in quality checks, readiness activities, and validation coordination
- Contribute to retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen Agile delivery practices
- Ensure project documentation is complete, accessible, and up to date, including contracts, SoWs, project plans, status reports, decisions, and delivery
Your background
- Initial professional experience (0–3 years) in project coordination, Agile delivery, IT operations, or consulting
- Foundational understanding of Agile principles and Scrum concepts
- Experience with Agile delivery tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, ServiceNow SPM)
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Exposure to working with vendors or external partners is an advantage
- Certifications such as PMI ACP, Scrum Master, PMP, or equivalent is advantageous.
More About Us
A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being 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 the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language training, Coaching & Assessments.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Key skills/competency
- Agile Project Management
- Scrum
- Agile Ceremonies
- Project Tracking
- Risk Management
- Vendor Management
- Azure DevOps
- ServiceNow
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement
How to Get Hired at Hitachi Energy
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with Agile, Scrum, and IT project coordination, specifically mentioning tools like Azure DevOps or ServiceNow.
- Showcase your understanding: Emphasize your foundational knowledge of Agile principles and Scrum concepts in your application and interviews.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Provide examples of how you've supported cross-functional teams and managed vendor relationships.
- Prepare for Agile questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with Agile ceremonies and how you track progress and manage impediments.
- Highlight language skills: Clearly state your fluency in English and Spanish.
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