Senior Project Manager

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

42d • Onsite

About The Position

At Hitachi Energy, we don’t just build infrastructure—we energize the future. As a Grid Integration Senior Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering complex, high-voltage substation projects that are critical to modernizing the power grid. Based in Raleigh, NC, this role offers the chance to lead turnkey initiatives that directly support the global energy transition—from fossil fuels to renewables. You’ll work with a cross-functional team of engineers, procurement specialists, and construction professionals to bring innovative solutions to life. Whether it’s integrating renewables, enhancing grid reliability, or enabling digital substations, your work will have a lasting impact on communities and industries alike.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience preferred in a complex and multinational organization
• Experience with turnkey substation projects is highly preferred
• PMP® certification is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, technical, and financial problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of substation projects in a complex multinational organization
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables to meet customer expectations
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and ensure positive cash flow
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Monitor project health using earned value management systems
• Support contract negotiations and risk mitigation strategies
• Drive supplier diversity and sustainability goals
• Deliver clear, timely reporting to stakeholders and clients
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Benefits

• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level