Job title: Head of Project Management
Location: Tokyo
Main duties:

• Build and manage the Project Management team
• Define, implement and improve Project Management and Control processes and standards, ensure consistent execution of project on budget, ahead of schedule and with excellent quality and safety performance
• Maintain visibility of schedule, budget, quality and safety performance of all projects, work with Project Managers to identify, track and manage project and portfolio level risks
• Provide regular summary reports of all projects in execution phase to C level management
• Manage professional development of the Project Management team to ensure that Project Management, and Procurement and Contracting resources are adequately qualified and skilled, mentor resources and manage performance
• Develop and maintain resourcing plans, allocate resources as required to support activities being lead by the Project Development team
• Liaison with Head of Technical and Head of Project Development to ensure resourcing requirements are understood and fulfilled across the main preoperations activities
• Understand the processes and risks associated with the UHV grid connection application and construction process
• Reports to General Manager, Japan

Essential requirements:

• Experience in building and managing teams, especially involved in management of industrial projects (ideally grid connected electrical generation or consumption facilities)
• Understanding and experience with project management and controls (cost and schedule management)
• Experience completing contract negotiations with local (Japanese) and international suppliers and contractors
• Right to work in Japan,
• 10-15 years' professional experience,
• Able to travel domestically for business.

Desirable requirements:

• PMP, PRINCE or similar qualification,
• Experience in power plant development work (not limited to renewable energy and energy storage),
• Background in civil, electrical or control systems engineering,
• Experience in negotiating contract terms with government agencies or power companies in Japan,
• Experience working in English and Japanese.

The right person for the job

• Consistent leadership, the ability to align a team and have them work toward a common objective
• Motivated by building a successful team ahead of individual success
• Strong stakeholder management, ability to manage conflict, ability to work with people from multiple cultural backgrounds
• Prefer to work in cooperation with others and have good communication skills,
• Willing to share experience and help junior team members develop their skills,
• Have a desire to grow in the energy storage industry.