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Project Planning and Controls Specialist

Hitachi · Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Fit summary

Best fit if you already run planning and controls on complex programs and can work onsite in Chennai inside a large Japanese multinational delivery culture.

Day in the role

As a Project Planning and Controls Specialist at Hitachi in Chennai, a typical day centers on schedule baselining, progress and earned-value tracking, risk and change control, and status packs for program leads. You coordinate with engineering, procurement, and finance across Hitachi-scale industrial, energy, rail, or digital delivery work.

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Is the role remote?

No. The listing is for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with remote set to off.

What is Hitachi known for?

A diversified Japanese group in digital, energy, rail, healthcare, and finance systems, founded in 1910 (Wikipedia).

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Company facts (cached)

Website: hitachi.com

Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate founded in 1910 and headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The company is active in various industries, including digital systems, power and renewable energy, railway systems, healthcare products, and financial systems. The company was founded as an electrical machinery manufacturing subsidiary of the Kuhara Mining Plant in Hitachi, Ibaraki, by engineer Namihei Odaira in 1910. It began operating as an independent company under its current name in 1920.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Project Planning and Controls Specialist - HVDCHitachiChennai, Tamil Nadu, India Position Summary The Project Planning and Controls Specialist at Hitachi in Chennai is responsible for leading the planning, scheduling efforts across all project phases. This role involves maintaining and analyzing actual and forecasted schedules, as well as monitoring, reporting, and managing project progress. Responsibilities Lead planning, scheduling efforts for all project phases Maintain and analyze actual and forecasted schedules Monitor, report, and manage project progress Analyze data to provide insights on project performance Ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning and controls Familiarity with HVDC systems and technologies Proficiency in scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar Strong analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams About the Company HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED is a leading provider of advanced energy solutions, focusing on innovation in HVDC systems. The company offers comprehensive services ranging from design to implementation, ensuring reliable and efficient power transmission. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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