The opportunity

We are looking for a Service Project Manager to join our Service Business Unit at Hitachi Energy in Finland. In this role, you will work in a hybrid setup, combining remote work, office-based work, and regularly site visits. You will oversee maintenance and service activities, review work on-site, and, when required, take an active role in leading and supporting maintenance work in the field. Regular customer meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder communication are also key aspects of the position.

The primary location for this role is Lappeenranta, Vaasa, or Vantaa, although other locations in Finland may be considered based on the candidate's qualifications. Travel is primarily within Finland.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Managing service agreements with customers.
• Providing sales and maintenance services related to power distribution in cooperation with Service Sales.
• Acting as Project Manager for service projects.
• Providing high-end specialist services.
• Establishing long-term customer relationships by understanding customers' needs and demonstrating in-depth technical service solutions knowledge.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring a seamless and positive customer experience.
• Building trust and maintaining sustainable relationships with customers by handling and coordinating warranty jobs, ensuring continuous communication and connecting them with our sales team.

Your background

• B.Sc. in electrical engineering and relevant experience with power systems or other suitable education and vast experience with power systems.
• Service oriented person with solution-oriented approach.
• Basic IT skills as well as the ability to learn modern engineering applications.
• High integrity and a strong “safety first” mindset.
• Experience from power system service / maintenance.
• Electrical Qualification Level 1, or eligibility to obtain the required certification is an advantage.
• Understanding power quality, relay protection and communication is an advantage.
• Understanding the basics of substation design is seen as an advantage.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in Finnish. Basic skills in English.
• Quality-focused, customer-oriented team player who is willing to commit to long-term objectives and development.
• Valid driver’s license.

Interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application. Apply for the position by 11 October 2026. Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received, and the position will be filled and closed once a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information, please contact the recruiting manager, Tapani Kuikka, tel. +358 50 3341688.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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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.