Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional project teams for Power Conversion Solutions, overseeing projects from initiation to closeout in the data center market. You will manage schedules, budgets, risks, and contracts, coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and customers, and drive on-time delivery and formal completion.

PMP certification is preferred but not required; candidates may pursue certification within the first

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in energy/industrial sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across engineering, supply chain, and customers.
• PMP certification preferred but not required; willing to pursue within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams and manage full project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor costs, invoicing, cash flow, and overall financial health.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Drive customer acceptance, contractual closeout, and formal completion.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/PM

Job description

Location:Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:R0148901Date Posted:2026-11-09Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityHitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Power Conversion Solutions (PCS) team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a newly created position supporting increased project volume, with many projects expected to support the growing data center market.This is an opportunity for an experienced project leader to manage complex, high-value projects while serving as a key connection between our customers, engineering teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.How You'll Make an ImpactLead cross-functional project teams, establish project priorities, allocate responsibilities, and motivate internal and external resources to successfully achieve project milestones.Manage projects across the full lifecycle, coordinating activities across engineering, supply chain, logistics, commissioning, and project closeout.Partner with Project Controls to develop and maintain project plans, including scope, financial plans, schedules, and risk management plans.Monitor project performance, resource utilization, costs, expenses, invoicing, cash flow, and overall financial health.Identify, assess, quantify, and manage project risks while proactively identifying opportunities throughout project execution.Drive customer acceptance, contractual closeout, and formal completion of projects.Ensure consistent application of contract and claims management practices in alignment with Hitachi Energy policies and contractual agreements.Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to procure required services, materials, and equipment from internal and externalYour BackgroundBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field .Minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience , ideally supporting projects involving power systems, substations, data centers, or the broader energy sector.Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple stages of project execution.Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, contractual obligations, and customer relationships.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, supply chain, commercial, and customer organizations.PMP certification preferred but not required. Candidates with strong relevant project management experience who do not currently hold a PMP may still be considered, with an expectation to pursue the certification within the first year of employment.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.