About this role
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:
R0116096Date Posted:
2026-01-05Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, as a Associate Project Manager within our Transformer Business Unit. In this dynamic role, you’ll work with the project management team to coordinate strategic projects for our key customers, ensuring seamless execution across multiple North American factories. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage complex timelines, and deliver exceptional results that power the future of energy. This is your chance to make an impact in a supportive environment that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.
How You’ll Make an Impact
collaborate with the project teams with clear goals, tasks, and milestones.
coordinate scope, budget, schedule, and quality to meet customer requirements.
working with the leading Project Manager, serve as the primary contact for customers and resolve escalations.
Coordinate resources across factories and service teams for successful delivery.
Oversee project documentation, risk management, and compliance.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration (or equivalent).
Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
CAPM certification preferred; ability to obtain Hitachi Energy APM certification within 2 years.
Proven ability to lead remote teams and manage vendors/subcontractors.
Experience with SAP, MS Project, and other PM tools.
Knowledge of transformer manufacturing and North American energy sector is a plus.
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Other facts
About Hitachi
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
What you'll do
- The Associate Project Manager will coordinate strategic projects for key customers, ensuring seamless execution across multiple factories. Responsibilities include managing timelines, overseeing project documentation, and building relationships with stakeholders.
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