Remote Global IT Infrastructure Project Leader

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Family support services

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global IT Project Manager - Infrastructure to lead strategic IT infrastructure initiatives across the power grid ecosystem. The role focuses on planning, execution, governance, and cross‑functional collaboration with vendors and stakeholders, while ensuring security and future-readiness.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in IT PMO, strong leadership, and deep Waterfall/Agile experience. Eastern US work authorization is required and remote work from EST is supported.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in formal IT infrastructure project management (PMO).
• Proven success delivering IT projects in a matrixed organization.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of Waterfall methodologies with Agile execution capabilities.
• PMP Certification required.
• Network and industrial construction experience a plus.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. This role will not provide sponsorship currently or in the future.
• Candidate must live Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the United States of America

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT infrastructure projects from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define scope, requirements, and solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and executive reporting.
• Monitor progress and ensure governance across all phases.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and change requests.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment.
• Drive successful outcomes in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

15+ years IT infrastructure PMO

Leadership

Waterfall with Agile

PMP Certification

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global IT Project Manager - Infrastructure to lead strategic IT infrastructure initiatives across the power grid ecosystem. The role focuses on planning, execution, governance, and cross‑functional collaboration with vendors and stakeholders, while ensuring security and future-readiness.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in IT PMO, strong leadership, and deep Waterfall/Agile experience. Eastern US work authorization is required and remote work from EST is supported.