Project Manager GIS

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee GIS projects in South Brunswick. In this dynamic role, you will lead project teams, ensuring compliance with contracts and customer satisfaction while managing financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and project management, with proven skills in negotiation and communication. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and collaboration, and be part of a team dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions for a brighter future.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in complex engineering projects.
• Strong English communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and ensure compliance with project plans and budgets.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking for an experienced Project Manager GIS (Gas insulated Switchgear) for its Princeton, NJ location. This role will be responsible for project execution, contract compliance, customer satisfaction and financial return for one or more GIS new business projects for the NAM region. Develop, recommend, and implement initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction and improve performance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Leads the project team allocated to the project, defining main guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.
• Provides performance feedback regarding allocated resources working on projects.
• Defines, jointly with the Project Controls and Sales department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensures that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies and processes.
• Effectively monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization throughout all project phases.
• Coordinates product fabrication in remote factories (i.e., Switzerland) with all internal functions and teams maximizing engagement of all parties involved in the project.
• Monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow. Identifies, qualifies, quantifies, and manages project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Captures, analyzes, and shares lessons learned throughout the project.
• Ensures that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed.
• Drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer and handover to service department.
• Ensures that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with Hitachi Energy policies and contractual agreements.
• Coordinates with Supply Chain Management, and successfully procures required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers.
• Supports Supply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes.
• Acts as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.
• Ensures the project follows and complies with company health & safety, environmental and security policies.
• Lives Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering highly preferred and minimum 8 years of experience in project management or project engineering of complex engineering related projects.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Experience with GIS projects or at least of similar size, complexity and HV equipment related is a must (involving engineering, procurement, production, site construction work / installation and commissioning).
• This role can also be filled at the more junior level should the candidate meet the following criteria with the opportunity for future growth: Bachelor's degree in engineering and minimum 5 years of experience in project management or project engineering of complex engineering related projects.
• Must have strong English communication skills and presentation skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to lead project teams towards successful execution and create successful and long-lasting relationships with customers and other internal and external collaborators.
• Must be proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Must have strong knowledge of SAP.
• Must have demonstrated experience in negotiation skills.
• Highly prefer PMP certification OR Hitachi Energy Project Manager Certification.
• Experience with Gas Insulated HV switchgear a huge plus.
• Highly prefer experience with Power Distribution/ Utility Electrical products.
• Willing and able to travel as needed up to 30%.

Location: South Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job type: Full time

Experience: Experienced

Job function: Project | Program Management

Contract: Regular

Publication date: 2025-03-20

Reference number: R0081669

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

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