Technical Project Management Experienced Professional

Hitachi Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead innovative development programs for dry-type transformers in Bland, USA. You will manage cross-functional teams from concept through implementation, aligning with quality, cost, and schedule targets.

The role requires a technical engineering background and strong PM leadership to drive collaborations with internal teams, customers, universities, and external partners while advancing portfolio strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience leading technical or product development projects using established PM methodologies.
• Knowledge of transformer technology or electrical equipment design is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects focused on new technologies and product development for dry-type transformers.
• Drive project execution from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, timelines, and technical excellence.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives, milestones, and schedules.
• Develop and execute effective project communication and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Manage project changes and communicate impacts on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, universities, and external partners to accelerate innovation.
• Support implementation of newly developed solutions in factories and customer delivery projects.
• Identify market needs and contribute to future portfolio and technology development strategies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Location:Bland, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID:R0137492Date Posted:2026-10-29Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityAre you passionate about turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions? Join Hitachi Energy's R&D community in Bland, USA, and play a key role in shaping the future of dry-type transformer technology. As an R&D Project Manager, you will lead exciting technology and product development initiatives that improve performance, drive innovation, and support a more sustainable energy future.Working alongside highly skilled experts across engineering, manufacturing, and external partners, you will manage projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery with technical excellence, quality, and efficiency. This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of our dry-type transformer portfolio, collaborate with global teams, and bring new technologies from development into practical applications. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.If you enjoy leading complex projects, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving meaningful innovation, this role offers a rewarding platform to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the energy industry.How you'll make an impactLead R&D projects focused on new technologies and product development for dry-type transformers.Drive project execution from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, timelines, and technical excellence.Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives, milestones, and schedules.Develop and execute effective project communication and stakeholder engagement plans.Manage project changes and communicate impacts on scope, schedule, and budget.Collaborate with internal teams, customers, universities, and external partners to accelerate innovation.Support implementation of newly developed solutions in factories and customer delivery projects.Identify market needs and contribute to future portfolio and technology development strategies.Your backgroundBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.Experience leading technical or product development projects using established project management methodologies and tools.Knowledge of transformer technology or electrical equipment design is advantageous.Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.Demonstrated ability to drive improvements, innovation, and change in a collaborative environment.Fluent in English, with a proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset.More about usBe part of a global technology leader driving the energy transition and building a more sustainable future.Collaborate with diverse, world-class teams while gaining exposure to innovative technologies and international projects.Access ongoing learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities across Hitachi Energy's global network.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.