Energy Tech Project Lead — R&D to Industrialization

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City, Missouri, is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to drive interdisciplinary R&D and product development initiatives from concept through industrialization. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver on performance, cost, and sustainability goals.

The role requires 3+ years in technical project management, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex, multi-site programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in technical project management.
• Experience in R&D, engineering, or product development environments.
• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple teams and locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical R&D and product development projects.
• Plan and execute initiatives from concept to industrialization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across regional sites.
• Develop project timelines, milestones, and budgets.
• Monitor progress and manage risks proactively.
• Drive alignment between engineering, factories, and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to quality and project management standards.
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional

Risk management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Multisite coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City, Missouri, is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to drive interdisciplinary R&D and product development initiatives from concept through industrialization. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver on performance, cost, and sustainability goals.

The role requires 3+ years in technical project management, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex, multi-site programs.