Senior Project Manager HVDC North America

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match and Contribu

Life and Disability Insurance

Hybrid Work Environment

Permissive Time Off

Family Support Programs

Enhanced Leave Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement and Continuous学习

Employee Resource Groups and Career 发展

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC. in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for HVDC North America to lead large HVDC project execution, manage budget and schedules, and coordinate with global teams.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, scope management, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The candidate should have proven project management experience, preferably in energy/power, with an engineering or technical background, and fluency in English (Swedish

Qualifications

• Proven experience of project management.
• Experience from energy and power industry is advantageous.
• A university degree; engineering or technical field preferable.
• Fluent in English; Swedish strongly preferable for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team with clear direction, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and achievement of technical, safety, quality, and financial targets.
• Oversee project planning including scope, budget, schedule, and risk; monitor implementation stages to ensure cost control, resource efficiency, and HSE compliance.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders; manage contract amendments, variation orders and claims in collaboration with contract, supply chain and legal functions.
• Drive project deliverables, identify and address risks, and ensure lessons learned are shared to improve ongoing and future projects; ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal standards.
• Manage contract negotiations and claims in collaboration with contracts and legal functions.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Skills

Project management

Multicultural teamwork

Fluent English

Education

University degree

Engineering background

Job description

## Senior Project Manager HVDC North AmericaApply: Hybrid: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 13, 2026 (11 days left to apply): R0142065**Location:**Raleigh, North Carolina, United States**Job ID:**R0142065**Date Posted:**2026-08-28**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Project/Program Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.**The opportunity** As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for large HVDC project execution, budget, time schedule, project scope & changes, project team management and effective communication with both internal & external stakeholders. You will be the customer ́s voice into our organization and will secure customer satisfaction and achievement of overall project goals. Our Projects are global and multidisciplinary and our project teams are multicultural and multinational.Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!We are interested in knowing more about you and what you can contribute, so do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.**How you’ll make an impact*** Lead the project team with clear direction, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and achievement of technical, safety, quality, and financial targets.* Oversee project planning including scope, budget, schedule, and risk. Monitor implementation stages to ensure cost control, resource efficiency, and compliance with HSE standards.* Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. Manage contract amendments, variation orders and claims in collaboration with contract, supply chain and legal functions.* Drive project deliverables, identify and address risks, and ensure lessons learned are shared to improve ongoing and future projects. Ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal standards.* Manage contract negotiations and claims in collaboration with contracts and legal functions.* Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.**Your Background*** Proven experience of project management, experience from energy and power industry is advantageous.* You hold a university degree, a degree in engineering or other technical area is preferable.* You enjoy collaboration and want to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.* As a Project Manager you are structured, open-minded and communicative.* You are a curious person with the drive to challenge yourself and the organization for continuous development in both short and long term.* As you will be part of a company that operates on a global arena, fluent in English is required. Swedish is strongly preferable for collaboration with local stakeholders.**Our benefits:*** Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage* 401(k) with Company Match and Contributions* Life and Disability Insurance* Hybrid Work Environment* Permissive Time Off* Family Support Programs* Enhanced Leave Benefits* Tuition Reimbursement and Continuous Learning Opportunities* Employee Resource Groups and Career Development Programs**More About Us**At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We combine world-class technology, global expertise, and a collaborative culture to deliver the critical infrastructure powering communities around the world.***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities*****Equal Employment Opportunity****Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals****with disabilities.** **Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Protected 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.**