What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Transformer Programs position at HITACHI ENERGY USA INC?
Description
Project Manager – Transformer Programs
The opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy’s Transformer Business Unit and play a key role in delivering high‑impact projects across North America. As a Project Manager, you’ll guide complex, interconnected initiatives that support one of our most strategic customers while partnering with teams across multiple Hitachi Energy factories.
In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative, solutions‑oriented environment where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued, and your work drives real progress in the energy sector. You’ll oversee project planning, execution, and performance while cultivating strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and key customer stakeholders.
If you’re energized by dynamic, fast‑moving work, motivated by solving challenges creatively, and inspired by the opportunity to help shape the future of power transformation, this is a place to grow your career. You’ll develop your project management capabilities in an environment rooted in excellence, continuous improvement, and shared success—all while contributing to meaningful projects that support a more sustainable energy future.
How you’ll make an impact
- Lead project teams with clarity, motivation, and a strong sense of purpose.
- Manage scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and overall project performance.
- Serve as the primary customer contact and trusted partner.
- Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align resources and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Support contract negotiations and claims in collaboration with Supply Chain and Legal.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your background
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; 5 years of relevant project management experience.
- PMP Certification preferred (or willingness to achieve HITACHI Energy PM Certification within 2 years).
- Experience managing scope, cost, schedules, vendors, and remote/multisite teams.
- Knowledge of transformer manufacturing and/or the North American energy sector preferred.
- Proficiency with SAP, MS Project, Excel, and other PM tools.
- Must have U.S. work authorization; no sponsorship or relocation provided.
More about us
- We invest in your growth through ongoing development, training, and certification opportunities.
- You’ll join a collaborative team driven by innovation, integrity, and safety.
- At Hitachi Energy, you’ll help shape a more sustainable, energy‑resilient world.
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