Chargé(e) de projet / Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and retirement bene

Paid leave and flexible work

Opportunities to work on innovative HV

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Canada seeks a Project Manager within the High Voltage Product Group to lead HV grid integration projects from hand-off to delivery. You will develop plans, schedules, and risk strategies while coordinating cross-functional teams to reach milestones.

Role requires 5+ years PM experience, knowledge of HV systems, and experience in unionized construction. English and French are required; PMP is a plus. Proficiency with MS Project and SAP is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Technical knowledge of high-voltage systems and substations.
• Experience in unionized construction environments; English and French required.

Responsibilities

• Manage HV grid integration projects from hand-off to final delivery.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet milestones.
• Oversee contract reviews, change orders and customer negotiations.
• Manage project financial performance and profitability targets.
• Conduct design reviews and progress meetings.
• Maintain client communications and ensure documentation is up-to-date.
• Use MS Project and SAP for project tracking.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Communication

English & French

Education

PMP certification (asset)

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Job description

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The Opportunity

As a Project Manager within Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Product Group, you will manage high-voltage grid integration projects from hand-off through final delivery. You will develop and execute project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies while coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones. The role includes overseeing contract reviews and change orders, supporting customer negotiations, managing financial performance, and conducting design reviews and progress meetings. You will maintain regular client communication and ensure project documentation is complete, current, and properly stored. You will also use project management tools, including MS Project and SAP, to support project tracking. The role requires technical knowledge of high-voltage systems and substation equipment and experience working in unionized construction environments.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Manage high-voltage grid integration projects from hand-off through final delivery.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage cross-functional teams and support achievement of project milestones.
• Oversee contract reviews, change orders, and customer negotiations.
• Manage project financial performance and ensure profitability targets are met.
• Conduct design reviews and project progress meetings.
• Maintain client communications and ensure project documentation is complete, current, and properly stored.
• Use MS Project and SAP for project tracking.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• 5+ years of related experience in project management.
• Sound technical knowledge of high-voltage systems and substation equipment.
• Experience in unionized construction environments; PMP certification is an asset.
• Frequent communication with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders located outside Quebec. Knowledge of English, in addition to French, is required to fulfill the operational requirements of the role and ensure effective collaboration and client service.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you will have access to opportunities and resources that support your professional development and wellbeing.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.