Senior IT Project Manager / PMO

About the role

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager / PMO in Krakow to lead strategic HR technology initiatives and oversee the HCM project portfolio. The role combines hands-on project leadership with portfolio governance, aligning priorities, resources, risks and dependencies across a complex global environment. It is a full-time, highly visible global role with significant stakeholder exposure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR IT projects from initiation to delivery
• Manage the HCM project portfolio, balancing priorities, risks, resources and business value
• Drive portfolio planning, resource allocation, budgeting and dependency management
• Prepare decision materials and give portfolio transparency to senior leadership
• Act as governance liaison for portfolio reviews, approvals and steering discussions
• Partner with HR, IT and global business stakeholders to ensure successful execution
• Oversee vendor collaboration and support negotiations
• Champion continuous improvement of project portfolio management practices

Required profile

• Extensive experience managing large-scale IT projects in a global environment
• Proven experience in Project Portfolio Management and portfolio governance
• Strong understanding of HR applications or HR technology landscapes
• Project Management certification and advanced English communication skills

Required skills

• Experience with ServiceNow SPM or similar portfolio management tools
• Stakeholder management, vendor management and cross-functional collaboration

What we offer

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Fitness and wellness programs and a benefits platform with discounts
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Home office equipment or setup allowance, spectacles and contact lens allowance
• Company events, team-building and psychological support program