Project Manager - Transformers

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Global exposure and career development

Collaborative and inclusive work环境

Support for continuous learning

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Project Manager to lead transformer projects across Malaysia. You will manage projects from handover through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and compliant with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong project management skills with experience in transformers and a track record of managing customer-facing projects end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience in power/electrical/industrial sectors.
• Experience with transformer projects is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage customer-facing projects from initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformer projects from order handover to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
• Manage scope, schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Serve as primary customer interface for project-related activities and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng./Mechanical Eng./Project Management/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Job ID: R0150286

Date Posted: 2026-10-29

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: At Hitachi Energy, we are looking for a Project Manager to lead the successful execution of transformer projects across Malaysia. This role will be responsible for managing projects from order handover through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, quality, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will bring experience from the transformer industry and possess strong project management capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and commercial awareness. You will work closely with customers, factories, engineering teams, suppliers, and internal business partners to drive project success and customer satisfaction.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead the execution of transformer projects throughout the project lifecycle. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables. Act as the primary customer interface for all project-related activities. Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality, and site teams. Monitor project financial performance, including cost control, revenue recognition, cash flow, invoicing, and profitability. Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution. Manage contractual obligations, variations, claims, and change orders. Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy policies, project governance, quality standards, and HSE requirements. Provide regular project updates and reporting to customers and management. Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience within the power, electrical, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Experience in transformers is strongly preferred, including power transformers, distribution transformers, transformer manufacturing, transformer services, or related projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing customer-facing projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP platforms is an advantage.
• Knowledge of contractual and commercial aspects of project execution.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Industry Background

• Power Transformer Manufacturing
• Distribution Transformer Manufacturing
• Transformer Services
• Power Transmission & Distribution
• Substation Projects
• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
• EPC / Energy Infrastructure Projects

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful power infrastructure projects that support the energy transition.
• Exposure to a global organization with strong career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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About Hitachi

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