Senior Project Manager
Job Description
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:
R0113510Date Posted:
2026-03-03Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
At Hitachi Energy, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll help shape the backbone of the global energy infrastructure.
As a Grid Integration Senior Project Manager based in Raleigh, NC, you’ll lead large-scale, capital EPC substation and grid modernization projects that are critical to the future of power—bridging conventional generation with the accelerating shift toward renewables.
This is a role for proven leaders who thrive in high-stakes, technically complex environments—where multi-million-dollar programs, cross-border execution, and customer expectations demand precision, leadership, and vision.
From high-voltage substations and grid expansion to renewable integration and digitalization, you’ll be directly enabling the energy transition—delivering infrastructure that powers industries, communities, and economies for decades to come.
How You’ll Make an Impact
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
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in project management
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
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
More About Us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):
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)
- Hybrid Work Environment: This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-office and remote collaboration based on business needs.
- Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need
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
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities