Senior Project Manager - High Voltage

Hitachi, Ltd.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end execution of HV breaker projects in the United States. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and finance to deliver on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

You will manage contracts, risks, and stakeholder communications, serving as the primary customer contact and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• ≥5 years in project execution, ideally in industrial or energy settings.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and align diverse stakeholders.
• History of delivering projects on time, within budget, to quality standards.
• Self-directed with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• MS Office proficiency; SAP and Power BI experience is an advantage.
• PMP certification and knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for assigned breaker projects.
• Coordinate engineering, supply chain, finance, and execution teams.
• Review contracts and terms to support project success.
• Maintain risk and opportunity management plans.
• Track shipments, site receipts, and milestones.
• Manage change requests and secure approvals.
• Oversee handover, documentation, and commercial closure.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and lead progress reviews.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Microsoft Office

PMP certification

Leadership

Negotiation

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Project Manager, supporting our HV Dead Tank, Live Tank, and PASS breaker product portfolio. In this role, you will lead the execution of complex, high-impact projects that are critical to our customers and the global energy transition. You will work at the center of cross-functional collaboration, coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

This opportunity offers exposure to advanced energy technologies and major infrastructure projects, with the ability to influence outcomes from contract review through final commercial closure. You will be trusted to manage risks and opportunities, guide stakeholders through change, and serve as the primary point of contact for customers—building strong, transparent relationships along the way. If you are energized by responsibility, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and thrive in a performance-driven environment, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful and visible impact. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead end-to-end project execution for assigned breaker projects


• Coordinate internal stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, finance, and execution


• Review contracts, terms, and conditions to support project success


• Prepare and maintain risk and opportunity management plans


• Track material shipments, site receipts, and key milestones


• Manage change requests and secure required approvals


• Oversee project handover, documentation, and commercial closure


• Act as the primary customer contact and lead regular progress reviews

Your Background

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project execution, preferably within industrial or energy environments


• Strong ability to lead, influence, and align diverse stakeholders


• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards


• Self-directed approach with strong communication and negotiation skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP and Power BI experience is an advantage


• PMP certification and knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards are highly preferred

More About Us

• Be part of a global organization advancing a more sustainable, electrified future


• Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values continuous improvement


• Access career growth and development opportunities across regions and functions

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans


• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions


• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays


• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs


• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

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