Project Lead – Transformer Services & Global Delivery

Hitachi Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work programs

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Project Manager to oversee transformer service projects from planning through completion, coordinating scope, schedules, resources, and budgets. You will manage vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams while addressing risks and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement within the Services Division. Responsibilities include tracking KPIs, maintaining client communication, and delivering projects on time and within

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or an associate degree with 7+ years transformer/substation experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management with a focus on transformer services or heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Understanding of transformer technology, maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Proficiency with project management software, including MS Project or Primavera P6.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of transformer service projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and third-party contractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining communication and managing expectations throughout project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues while developing contingency plans.
• Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and provide regular updates to management.
• Manage project budgets, approve expenditures, and support cost-effective project delivery.
• Support post-project reviews and continuous improvement of project management processes and tools within the Services Division.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Primavera P6

PMP certification

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/PM

Associate degree + 7+ years transformer/substation experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks a Project Manager to oversee transformer service projects from planning through completion, coordinating scope, schedules, resources, and budgets. You will manage vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams while addressing risks and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement within the Services Division. Responsibilities include tracking KPIs, maintaining client communication, and delivering projects on time and within