Job description
Company Description
Hitachi Solutions is a core IT Company of the Hitachi Group, which employs over 400,000 people worldwide. Through systems integration, Hitachi Solutions strives to provide business solutions and products to customers in a diverse set of countries and regions including Asia, North America and Europe.
The Business Solutions division of Hitachi Solutions’ is a fast growing and leading Microsoft Partner in providing industry-based solutions using Microsoft Dynamics365 and cloud technology. Our teams provide advice and expertise to a diverse range of customers before designing and deploying bespoke ERP, CRM and business intelligence applications that we continue to service and support post go-live. Our people are passionate about technology, whether they are developers with deep technical expertise or more general technology practitioners with business acumen.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Level 1 Project Assurance Analyst to join our Project Assurance/PMO team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone with a strong interest in project management practices, reporting, and providing structured support to project managers and teams.
In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to support the delivery of multiple international projects, ensuring alignment with internal controls, standards, and project governance frameworks. This position offers exposure to a dynamic portfolio of global initiatives and the opportunity to build foundational skills in a professional and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Regional Project Manager(s) and report directly to the Regional PAC Lead.
- Assist and contribute to a defined portfolio of projects, collaborating with Project Managers and teams to help ensure successful execution.
- Ensure all internal project governance controls, reporting standards, and processes are followed consistently.
- Prepare and distribute internal project reports according to published schedules.
- Provide administrative support across project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.
- Help develop and maintain project management standards, guidelines, and templates based on Hitachi’s Consensus methodology.
- Support the creation and management of change control documentation and statements of work.
- Track project progress and timelines by monitoring deliverables, milestones, and action items.
- Facilitate meeting scheduling, presentation preparation, and project documentation review.
- Ensure forecasting processes are aligned with group standards by assisting in data collection and coordination.
- Monitor compliance with reporting cycles and support the creation of regular project status reports.
- Assist in the completion of quarterly QA Review Questionnaires and ensure readiness for reviews.
- Maintain up-to-date project repositories and SharePoint lists (e.g., risks, issues, change requests).
Qualifications
Key Competencies
- Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
- Ability to produce clear, professional documentation and presentations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail with a proactive and flexible mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective prioritization and ability to switch quickly between different types of tasks.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive attitude.
- University degree.
Additional Information
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Additional Health Insurance
- Monthly Food Vouchers
- Multisport Card
- Additional Holidays
- Specialised Training
- Flexible working hours / Hybrid model (mix of office and home office days based on project assignments)
- Modern Office with excellent access to transport
- Drinks & Fruit Office Supply
- Professional & Friendly work environment
- Company events and Team Building
- Excellent Work-Life balance
- Opportunity to grow your career and work with international teams
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