Data Center Project Manager, Transformer Services

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead transformer service projects from planning through completion. You will coordinate engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors, manage scope, budgets, risks, and customer communication, and drive continuous improvement within the Services Division.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years in project management for transformer services or heavy industrial equipment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with relevant field experience.
• Minimum five years of project management experience in transformer services or heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• PM certification such as PMP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of transformer service projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop project plans with scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and third-party contractors.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers and manage expectations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/PM

Associate degree + 7+ years transformer/substation experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Data Center Project Manager, Transformer Services

The Opportunity

Manage transformer service projects from planning through completion, overseeing scope, schedules, resources, budgets, vendors, and customer communication. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, addresses project risks and execution challenges, tracks performance, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Project work supports the reliable maintenance and repair of transformer assets while helping ensure successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage the full lifecycle of transformer service projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and third-party contractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining communication and managing expectations throughout project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues while developing contingency plans.
• Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and provide regular updates to management.
• Manage project budgets, approve expenditures, and support cost-effective project delivery.
• Support post-project reviews and continuous improvement of project management processes and tools within the Services Division.
• 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 the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or an associate degree with more than seven years of experience in the transformer or substation field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management with a focus on transformer services or heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Understanding of transformer technology, maintenance, and repair processes preferred.
• Proficiency with project management software, including MS Project or Primavera P6.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

More About Us

This role offers exposure to transformer service projects, customer engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement within the Services Division.
Work on transformer service projects supporting the maintenance and repair of power infrastructure assets.
Collaborate with experienced professionals, including engineers, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, sales teams, and project stakeholders.
Participate in continuous improvement activities, post-project reviews, and the development of project management processes and tools.
Access learning and development opportunities through project execution, collaboration, and process improvement initiatives.
Health and retirement benefits are available as part of Hitachi Energy’s total rewards offerings.
Paid leave and flexible work programs are available in accordance with company policies.
Travel domestically and internationally to meet with customers, vendors, and sales teams.

Pay transparency statement

For applicants in Colorado, the expected salary range for this position is $118,400.00 - $148,000.00 USD annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors permitted by law, including location, education, experience, skills, and business considerations. This position is also eligible for the benefits and other compensation programs made available to eligible employees.

Location Houston, Texas, United States of America;
Broomfield, Colorado, United States of America;
Denver, Colorado, United States of America;
Earth City, Missouri, United States of America;
Elko, Nevada, United States of America;
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States of America;
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Remote

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-20

Reference number R0138035

About Hitachi Energy

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.

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