Project Manager - Battery Energy Storage Systems

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Isle Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Hybrid work environment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large EPC projects within the Grid Integration and BESS business, delivering on schedule, budget, quality, and safety.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to achieve project goals. You will manage project execution planning, risk, procurement, reporting, and safety plans, while driving financial performance and stakeholder engagement to support energy transition

Qualifications

• Candidate must already have work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.
• 8+ years of experience managing large electrical projects, including mega projects.
• Experience with different contractual models.
• Strong financial and commercial management skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, MS Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; travel 25%+ domestically and internationally.
• Knowledge of BESS project delivery and industry codes/standards (IEEE 1547/2800, NEC, NFPA 855, UL 9540/9540A, AHJ permitting).
• Substation, switchyard, or brownfield project experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project execution plans, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Own project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, margins, and health.
• Lead risk and opportunity management activities.
• Manage scope, changes, claims, negotiations, and approvals per contract.
• Coordinate procurement strategies and supplier/subcontracting activities.
• Serve as primary customer contact and provide project reporting.
• Coordinate quality activities and support audits.
• Work with EHS teams to enforce safety plans during execution.
• Ensure compliance with external/internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/PM/Construction Management

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Manager supporting Hitachi Energy's North America Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) business within Grid Integration, you will play a key role in delivering large, complex EPC projects that help improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. This position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, operating on a hybrid work schedule, and full relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. In this role, you will manage projects from contract award through commercial operation, coordinating cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve project goals related to schedule, budget, quality, and safety. You will guide project execution planning, financial performance, risk management, contract administration, procurement coordination, customer engagement, and project closeout activities. This is an opportunity to work on energy storage projects serving a range of applications, including utility-scale and behind-the-meter deployments, while expanding your experience within a growing segment of the power industry. Your contributions will directly support reliable grid operations, energy transition initiatives, and the successful execution of complex infrastructure projects that shape the future of the power system.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop and manage project execution plans, scope, schedules, resource plans, goals, and deliverables.
• Own project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, margins, and project health tracking.
• Lead risk and opportunity management activities to support successful project outcomes.
• Manage project scope, changes, claims, negotiations, and approvals in accordance with contract requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain teams on procurement strategies, subcontracting activities, bid evaluations, and awards.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and provide project reporting that promotes effective communication and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate project quality activities, address non-conformities, and support internal and external audits.
• Work closely with EHS teams to develop and enforce project-specific safety plans throughout project execution.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.
• 8+ years of experience managing large, multi-faceted electrical projects, including large or mega projects.
• Experience working with different contractual models.
• Solid financial and commercial management skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, MS Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience coordinating multinational and remote teams; willingness to travel 25% or more domestically and internationally.
• Knowledge of BESS project delivery and familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards, including IEEE 1547/2800, NEC, NFPA 855, UL 9540/9540A, and AHJ permitting processes.
• Substation, switchyard, or brownfield project experience a plus

More About Us

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to critical energy infrastructure projects while expanding your project management experience alongside experienced professionals in the power industry.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• 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)
• Hybrid Work Environment: This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-office and remote collaboration based on business needs.
• Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need
• 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.