Lead Project Manager - Transformer Services

Hitachi Energy; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in California is seeking a Project Manager for transformer service projects from planning to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams, budgets, and customer communications.

You will manage risks, track KPIs, ensure compliance, and travel as needed. The role requires five years of project management experience in transformer services or heavy industrial equipment; PMP is desirable.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States with required work permits.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience as stated.
• Five+ years in project management, transformer services or heavy industrial equipment.
• PMP or equivalent certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of transformer service projects from planning to closure.
• Develop project plans with scope, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Coordinate engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Serve as primary customer contact and manage expectations.
• Identify risks and prepare contingency plans.
• Track KPIs and report progress to management.
• Manage budgets and support cost-effective delivery.
• Contribute to post-project reviews and process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and internal procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Associate degree with 7+ years in transformer/substation field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Hitachi Energy in California is seeking a Project Manager for transformer service projects from planning to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams, budgets, and customer communications.

You will manage risks, track KPIs, ensure compliance, and travel as needed. The role requires five years of project management experience in transformer services or heavy industrial equipment; PMP is desirable.