**Description** **The Opportunity** **Ready to shape the future of energy?** At **Hitachi Energy**, we’re building the **ES Regional Office (ESOPC)** in Madrid as part of our **Grid \& Power Quality Solutions** business in Europe (HBUEU). This is a chance to join a team that is **driving innovation in power systems**, making them more **efficient, stable, and sustainable** for generations to come. As a **Project Planning and Controls Specialist**, you’ll join a team driving excellence in power quality systems—mastering planning, scheduling, tendering, and execution. This role integrates cost control and resource optimization to ensure flawless project delivery. **How you’ll make an impact** * Manage scheduling for delivery projects using expert Project Controls knowledge. * Create, maintain, and analyze current and forecasted schedules. * Monitor costs, resources, and risks to keep projects on track. * Develop solutions to handle delays and meet deadlines. * Produce reports and conduct analyses (S\-curves, OTD, earned value, critical path). * Highlight deviations and risks to project managers and teams. * Collaborate with project leaders to advance Project Controls practices. * Support continuous improvement in planning and execution. **Your background** * You bring around 7 years of experience in Planning \& Scheduling and Project Controls. * Skilled in Earned Value Analysis and S\-curves, especially with Primavera P6\. * Strong knowledge of Excel and Office tools. * Self\-driven, structured, and organized with excellent prioritization skills. * Team\-oriented, inspiring, and motivating colleagues. * Fluent in English and Spanish. Any other language is a plus. **More about us** A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well\-being and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check\-up, Psychological assistance, Language training, Coaching \& Assessments. **Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------