Power Transformer Project Manager – Lead Cross-Factory Programs

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States seeks a Project Manager for the Transformer Business Unit to deliver high-visibility NAM projects across a broad manufacturing network.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and legal to turn strategy into action, delivering on time, within budget, and safely, while growing PM capabilities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred; ability to achieve Hitachi Energy PM certification within 2 years.
• Experience coordinating and leading remote, multilocation teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States (no relocation or sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Lead crossfunctional project teams with clear structure, milestones, and goals.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and financial performance.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and escalation point for project issues.
• Coordinate activities across factories, service teams, and external partners.
• Develop and maintain project plans covering scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks while sharing lessons learned.
• Support contract negotiations, change management, and claims resolution.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Remote team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

PMP certification preferred; ability to achieve Hitachi Energy PM certification within 2 years

Job description

Hitachi Energy in the United States seeks a Project Manager for the Transformer Business Unit to deliver high-visibility NAM projects across a broad manufacturing network.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and legal to turn strategy into action, delivering on time, within budget, and safely, while growing PM capabilities in a collaborative environment.