Grid Projects Lead — Drive Sustainable Power Solutions

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a Project Manager - Grid Components in Hunker, PA to lead complex initiatives across the Grid Components Business Unit. You will own the full lifecycle from quote handoff to closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver on-time, high-quality projects while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will manage scope, budgets, resources, and schedules, maintain customer relationships, and drive risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management best practices and tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Proven experience managing customer relationships and contracts.
• PMP certification preferred and willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex projects with defined goals, timelines, and outcomes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and manage escalations
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across internal and external teams
• Plan and manage scope, budgets, resources, and schedules
• Oversee documentation related to scope, financials, and risk management
• Manage project financials, including invoicing, cost control, and cash flow
• Monitor progress to ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and share learnings

Skills

Project management

Customer relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Project

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a Project Manager - Grid Components in Hunker, PA to lead complex initiatives across the Grid Components Business Unit. You will own the full lifecycle from quote handoff to closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver on-time, high-quality projects while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will manage scope, budgets, resources, and schedules, maintain customer relationships, and drive risk management.