Transformer Services Projects Lead

Hitachi Energy; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Manager to oversee transformer service projects from planning through completion, coordinating scope, schedules, resources, and budgets. You will be the primary customer contact, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement in PM processes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or an associate with 7+ years in transformer/substation, 5+ years PM experience in transformer services, proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6, and PMP or equivalent

Qualifications

• Must have work authorization for 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 full lifecycle of transformer service projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• 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

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Customer communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Associate degree with more than seven years in transformer/substation field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Manager to oversee transformer service projects from planning through completion, coordinating scope, schedules, resources, and budgets. You will be the primary customer contact, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement in PM processes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or an associate with 7+ years in transformer/substation, 5+ years PM experience in transformer services, proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6, and PMP or equivalent