Project Manager - Distribution Transformers

Join Hitachi Energy
, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, as a 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 in our South Boston Distribution Transformer Factory in South Boston. 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.

Join Hitachi Energy
, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, as a 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 in our South Boston Distribution Transformer Factory in South Boston. 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.

• Work with the Account Program Manager to lead coordinate factory project teams with clarity, motivation, and a strong sense of purpose.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and overall project performance.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and trusted partner.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align resources and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Support contract negotiations and claims in collaboration with Supply Chain and Legal.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; 3+ years of relevant project management experience.
• PMP Certification preferred (or willingness to achieve HITACHI Energy PM Certification within 2 years).
• Experience managing scope, cost, schedules, vendors, and remote/multisite teams.
• Knowledge of transformer manufacturing and/or the North American energy sector preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP, MS Project, Excel, and other PM tools.
• Must have U.S. work authorization; no sponsorship or relocation provided.

• We invest in your growth through ongoing development, training, and certification opportunities.
• You’ll join a collaborative team driven by innovation, integrity, and safety.
• At Hitachi Energy, you’ll help shape a more sustainable, energy-resilient world.

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type:
Full time

Experience:

Experienced

Job function:
Project | Program Management

Contract:

Regular

Publication date:

Reference number: R0109865

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through 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.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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