Global IT Project Manager - Infrastructure PMO

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Family support services

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global IT Project Manager - Infrastructure to lead strategic IT infrastructure initiatives across the power grid ecosystem. The role focuses on planning, execution, governance, and cross‑functional collaboration with vendors and stakeholders, while ensuring security and future-readiness.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in IT PMO, strong leadership, and deep Waterfall/Agile experience. Eastern US work authorization is required and remote work from EST is supported.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in formal IT infrastructure project management (PMO).
• Proven success delivering IT projects in a matrixed organization.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of Waterfall methodologies with Agile execution capabilities.
• PMP Certification required.
• Network and industrial construction experience a plus.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. This role will not provide sponsorship currently or in the future.
• Candidate must live Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the United States of America

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT infrastructure projects from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define scope, requirements, and solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and executive reporting.
• Monitor progress and ensure governance across all phases.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and change requests.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment.
• Drive successful outcomes in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

15+ years IT infrastructure PMO

Leadership

Waterfall with Agile

PMP Certification

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable energy through cutting-edge technology and digital transformation. As a Global IT Project Manager - Infrastructure, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic initiatives that modernize and optimize infrastructure across the power grid ecosystem. This is more than a project management role—it’s a chance to lead innovation in a sector that powers communities, industries, and economies.

You’ll work alongside cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact IT solutions that support grid reliability, scalability, and digital integration. From concept to execution, your leadership will drive results that matter—ensuring systems are secure, efficient, and future‑ready.

If you’re passionate about technology, energized by complex challenges, and ready to make a difference in the power industry, this is your opportunity to thrive with a global leader committed to sustainability and innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead strategic IT infrastructure projects from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define scope, requirements, and solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and executive reporting.
• Monitor progress and ensure governance across all phases.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and change requests.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment.
• Drive successful outcomes in a matrixed, fast‑paced environment.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• 15+ years of experience in formal IT infrastructure project management (PMO).
• Proven success delivering IT projects in a matrixed organization.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of Waterfall methodologies with Agile execution capabilities.
• PMP Certification required.
• Network and industrial construction experience a plus.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. This role will not provide sponsorship currently or in the future.
• Candidate must live Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the United States of America

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision.
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension – 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms.

Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Location Remote - North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Remote

Experience Experienced

Job function IT, Telecom & Internet

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-19

Reference number R0137555

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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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