Remote Transformer Services Project Leader

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexible work programs

Domestic and international travel

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC. in Houston, TX, is hiring for a Project/Program Manager to lead transformer service projects from planning through completion.

You will oversee scope, schedules, resources, budgets, vendors, and customer communication, while coordinating engineers, technicians, and subcontractors. The role requires five+ years in project management for transformer services or heavy industrial equipment, a relevant degree, and proficiency with MS Project/Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or 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.
• Proficiency with project management software, including MS Project or Primavera P6.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage transformer service projects from planning through completion, overseeing scope, schedules, resources, budgets, vendors, and customer communication.
• 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

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Risk management

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 hiring for a Project/Program Manager to lead transformer service projects from planning through completion.

You will oversee scope, schedules, resources, budgets, vendors, and customer communication, while coordinating engineers, technicians, and subcontractors. The role requires five+ years in project management for transformer services or heavy industrial equipment, a relevant degree, and proficiency with MS Project/Primavera P6.