Technical Project Management Experienced Professional

Hitachi • Bland, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Energy is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead technology and product development initiatives for dry-type transformers in Bland, Virginia. The role manages projects from concept through implementation, working with engineering, manufacturing, global teams, and external partners to deliver technical excellence, quality, and efficiency. It also contributes to the direction of the dry-type transformer portfolio and supports bringing new technologies into practical applications while ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

The position focuses on planning and delivering R&D projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholders and project changes, and supporting implementation in factories and customer delivery projects. It also contributes to identifying market needs and shaping future portfolio and technology development strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• Experience leading technical or product development projects using established project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements, innovation, and change in a collaborative environment.
• Fluent in English.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of transformer technology or electrical equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects focused on new technologies and product development for dry-type transformers.
• Drive project execution from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, timelines, and technical excellence.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives, milestones, and schedules.
• Develop and execute project communication and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Manage project changes and communicate impacts on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, universities, and external partners to accelerate innovation.
• Support implementation of newly developed solutions in factories and customer delivery projects.
• Identify market needs and contribute to future portfolio and technology development strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities across Hitachi Energy's global network.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and international projects.

What This Job Offers

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