Project Manager

Step into a high-impact role where strategy meets execution. As a Project Manager within Hitachi Energy’s Transformer Business Unit, you will lead dynamic, large-scale data center projects that power critical infrastructure across North America. Partnering with key strategic customers, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive project excellence, and ensure seamless delivery across our factory network. This is an opportunity to shape complex programs from planning through execution while building strong relationships with stakeholders and customers. You’ll be empowered to bring structure, innovation, and continuous improvement to every phase of the project lifecycle. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about delivering results, this role offers a platform to grow your leadership impact and advance your career. How you’ll make an impact Lead project teams with clarity, purpose, and motivation. Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets. Serve as the primary customer contact and escalation point. Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners. Develop and execute comprehensive project plans. Monitor risks, performance, and project milestones proactively. Drive continuous improvement and share lessons learned. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of project management experience. PMP certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain certification. Experience managing scope, cost, schedule, and vendors. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Familiarity with tools such as SAP, MS Project, and Excel. More about us Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on growth and innovation. Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Be part of a global organization committed to sustainability, safety, and integrity. Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job type Full time Work arrangement On-Site Experience Experienced Job function Project | Program Management Contract Regular Publication date 2026-09-04 Reference number R0129192 About Hitachi Energy We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affintive Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website . #J-18808-Ljbffr