Project Controller

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
Lead project controlling activities including forecasting, KPI monitoring, cost overrun reviews, SOX compliance, monthly project closing and reporting, bank guarantee reviews, and supporting sales/offer costing and budgeting. Drive improvements, capture lessons learned, and present financials to management.
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Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0136716

Date Posted:

2026-07-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

  • Roles & Responsibility:
  • Provide active business partnering to project management, Challenge assumptions, forecasts and execution plans, monitor deviations, Identify risks and opportunities
  • Review Bank Guarantee draft and submission to the bank. 
  • Actively support Sales and Offer Engineering in preparation offenders, including but not limited to scope, pricing, costing, risks and opportunities.
  • Attending Kick of Meeting to review estimated costs.
  • Ensure order booking in line with accounting and reporting guidelines Independently identify areas of improvement, define and execution improvement initiatives with cross functional support.
  • Collecting Lessons Learned and share them in dedicated meeting with the involved départements.
  • Regular closing tasks within assigned area of responsibility.
  • Preparation project closing report on monthly basis and 
  • Present it to the management. 
  • Ensure SOX compliance within assigned area of responsibility.
  • KPI monitoring and calculation
  • Actively contribute to monthly forecasts of Revenues and profits. 
  • Independent preparation and support of annual budgeting.
  • Costs slippage/Costs Overrun Review and Report.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

  • Strong experience in project controlling activities in an industrial manufacturing environment. Ideally in similar manufacturing business.
  • Around 10 years of experience in the field
  • Experience in project and systems business is considered an advantage-
  • Strong leadership skills 
  • Profound know-how of SAP (FI/CO/PS) and MS Office, especially MS Excel
  • Qualification: B.com / M.Com / CMA / CPP.

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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.

Skills Required

  • Experience in project controlling activities in an industrial manufacturing environment
  • Around 10 years of experience in the field
  • Experience in project and systems business
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Profound know-how of SAP (FI/CO/PS)
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel
  • Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / CMA / CPP
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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