Project Support Associate (Commercial)

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0134866

Date Posted:

2026-07-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Implementing, digitizing & monitoring Project Management performance KPIs as PMO. Support Project Management team (India & Saudi Arabia) in administrative activities related to Project management.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Support Project Managers (India & Saudi Arabia) in commercial activities including coordination of Bank Guarantees and Letters of Credit (LC) using GTK tool.

• Assist in preparation and verification of commercial documents as per LC requirements for payment processing.

• Provide support in SAP S/4 HANA inputs, data maintenance, and cleanup activities.

• Support preparation of invoicing documentation and ensure timely processing.

• Maintain and update project Management databases and tracking tools.

• Track and ensure timely updates of PM KPIs such as COTD, upscales, risk and contingency, etc....

• Generate and analyse SAP reports required for project portfolio reviews.

• Maintain PM dashboards and ensure real-time data accuracy for management reviews.

• Collaborate with PMs, Finance, and cross-functional teams for smooth PMO operations.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• B.Com graduate with 10–15 years of relevant experience in project management or commercial documentation roles.

• Hands-on experience in SAP S/4 HANA.

• Strong understanding of commercial documentation, Bank Guarantees, and Letters of Credit.

• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of Power BI is an added advantage.

• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written English).

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills.

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