Business Applications and Project Manager

Location: Datchet, Slough Job ID: R0141950 Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Company Name: HITACHI EUROPE LTD. Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Company Overview Through its Social Innovation Business that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems Agile, hybrid or waterfall experience desirable. Experience of working with ERP, CRM, workflow, reporting or other business‑critical applications. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across business, IT and supplier teams. Previous experience of directly managing, coaching or developing technical or application support teams. Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint. Experience with SAP s/4 HANA or similar ERP platforms would be advantageous. Relevant project management or service management qualification, such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Scrum or ITIL, would be beneficial. Competencies Delivery focused, organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Strong communicator who can engage confidently with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Analytical and practical problem solver with attention to detail. Customer focused, with a strong understanding of business impact and service quality. Confident people manager who can motivate teams, set clear expectations and support professional development. Collaborative team player who can work effectively across departments, regions and supplier teams. Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement. Benefits Package Company Funded Benefits Generous holiday entitlement - with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year A Holiday Banking scheme allowing you to bank untaken holiday to use another year Group Personal Pension Private Medical Insurance with self‑funded option to cover family members Employee Assistance Programme available to all employees Personal Accident Insurance Voluntary Benefits (funded by employee) including; Cycle To Work scheme Gym Membership Dental Insurance with option to include dependent children Health screening Dining card Our Values We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha‑Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. #J-18808-Ljbffr