Remote Transformer Service Project Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Santa Fe Springs, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Flexible work programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Santa Fe Springs, California, is seeking a Project/Program Manager to guide transformer service projects from initiation to closure. You will develop plans, manage scope, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams, while serving as the primary customer contact.

Candidates with a Bachelor’s or related degree, 5+ years in project management for transformer services or heavy industrial equipment, and proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6 are encouraged to apply; PMP is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or an associate degree with more than seven years of experience in the transformer or substation field.
• 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 processes preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the 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

MS Project

Primavera P6

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Santa Fe Springs, California, is seeking a Project/Program Manager to guide transformer service projects from initiation to closure. You will develop plans, manage scope, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams, while serving as the primary customer contact.

Candidates with a Bachelor’s or related degree, 5+ years in project management for transformer services or heavy industrial equipment, and proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6 are encouraged to apply; PMP is