Project Manager - Generator Circuit Breakers

Hitachi, Ltd.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Manager for Generator Circuit Breakers in the United States to lead high‑visibility HVDC projects from award through delivery. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and customers to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met and to strengthen customer partnerships across North America.

You will manage risks, develop plans, and drive performance while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Generator Circuit Breaker projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, providing project updates and managing expectations.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitor project performance, analyze results, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee procurement activities and collaborate with suppliers and contractors to support project success.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, industry standards, and Hitachi Energy quality processes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to lead impactful projects that help power communities and industries across North America? Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Manager - Generator Circuit Breakers and play a key role in delivering high-voltage Generator Circuit Breaker solutions for power generation customers. In this role, you'll manage projects from contract award through final delivery, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to work on technically complex, high-visibility projects that directly support the reliability and modernization of electrical infrastructure. If you enjoy solving challenges, building strong customer relationships, and driving projects to successful completion, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career in the energy industry.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

At Hitachi Energy, you'll collaborate with talented teams across functions and geographies, contribute to innovative technologies, and help create a more sustainable energy future. This role offers the opportunity to develop project leadership expertise while gaining exposure to advanced power systems, global operations, and meaningful customer partnerships.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead Generator Circuit Breaker projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, providing project updates and managing expectations.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitor project performance, analyze results, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee procurement activities and collaborate with suppliers and contractors to support project success.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, industry standards, and Hitachi Energy quality processes.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or energy-related projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

More about us

• Join a global technology leader that is advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure.
• Access ongoing learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities across functions, businesses, and geographies.
• Work in an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovation, safety, and continuous improvement are valued every day.

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