Remote Transformer Services Project Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead transformer service projects from planning through completion.

You will coordinate scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and customer communications while guiding cross-functional teams to meet quality and safety requirements. The role focuses on delivering complex transformer service projects on time and within budget, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement across the Services Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field, or an associate degree with more than seven years of transformer/substation experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management with a focus on transformer services or heavy industrial equipment.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Work authorization to work in the United States.

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.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Customer communication

Education

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

Associate degree with 7+ years transformer/substation experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead transformer service projects from planning through completion.

You will coordinate scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and customer communications while guiding cross-functional teams to meet quality and safety requirements. The role focuses on delivering complex transformer service projects on time and within budget, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement across the Services Division.