Associate Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. invites applications for an Associate Project Manager to support strategic customer projects across North American manufacturing sites. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and communications with remote teams and vendors, partnered with a lead PM to ensure on-time delivery.

At least 2 years of PM experience is expected; CAPM is preferred, with a path to Hitachi Energy APM certification within 2 years. Onsite role with collaboration across factories and service teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• CAPM certification preferred; willingness to obtain Hitachi Energy APM certification within 2 years.
• Demonstrated ability to work with remote teams and manage vendors/subcontractors.
• Experience with SAP, MS Project, or other PM tools.
• Knowledge of transformer manufacturing or North American energy sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to support clear goals, tasks, and timelines.
• Coordinate scope, scheduling, budgeting, and quality to meet customer expectations.
• Partner with the lead Project Manager as a primary customer contact and assist with escalations.
• Align resources across factories and service teams for smooth project delivery.
• Maintain documentation, support risk management, and uphold compliance standards.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support lessons learned and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Remote collaboration

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

CAPM certification

Hitachi Energy APM certification (within 2 years)

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy-an innovation leader shaping the future of sustainable power-as a Associate Project Manager within our Transformer Business Unit. In this highimpact role, you'll partner with experienced project managers to support strategic customer projects across multiple North American manufacturing sites.

You'll help coordinate schedules, streamline communication, and ensure successful execution of customer commitments that keep industries, communities, and critical infrastructure energized.

This is a dynamic opportunity to grow your project management career in an environment that champions collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you're energized by meaningful work that connects purpose with progress, this is your chance to contribute to the transformation of the energy landscape.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Collaborate with project teams to support clear goals, tasks, and timelines.
• Coordinate scope, scheduling, budgeting, and quality to meet customer expectations.
• Partner with the lead Project Manager as a primary customer contact and assist with escalations.
• Align resources across factories and service teams for smooth project delivery.
• Maintain documentation, support risk management, and uphold compliance standards.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support lessons learned and continuous improvement activities.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• CAPM certification preferred; willingness to obtain Hitachi Energy APM certification within 2 years.
• Demonstrated ability to work with remote teams and manage vendors or subcontractors.
• Experience with SAP, MS Project, or other project management tools.
• Knowledge of transformer manufacturing or the North American energy sector is a plus.

This position is onsite with no sponsorship or international relocation available.