PMO Trainee

Responsibilities:** * Participate in a structured rotation program across different departments, including but not limited to, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources. * Gain hands-on experience in project management, process improvement, and strategic planning initiatives. * Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and proposals for senior management. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives and resolve business challenges. * Develop a strong understanding of Hitachi's products, services, and corporate culture. * Receive mentorship from experienced leaders and contribute to ongoing projects. * Actively participate in training sessions and workshops designed to enhance leadership, technical, and interpersonal skills. * Support the PMO Manager in the day-to-day management and governance of the project portfolio. * Monitor project performance against key KPIs, including revenue, OBL, OTD, forecast accuracy, COPQ, risks/opportunities and project close-out. * Monitor compliance with PMO processes, governance requirements and project management standards. * Consolidate and analyze portfolio information to identify critical, slow-moving, delayed or high-risk projects. * Support the implementation and continuous improvement of PMO processes and digital tools. * AI & Digital Transformation - Identify opportunities to use AI to improve PMO processes and productivity. Support the development and implementation of AI use cases. * Process Improvement & Digitalization - Process Improvement & Digitalization

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications:** * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field. * Strong academic record with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. * Proven leadership potential through academic, extracurricular, or professional experiences. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment. * Proactive attitude, strong initiative, and a willingness to learn and adapt. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Fluency in English is required; * Flexibility and willingness to relocate or travel as required by program rotations.