Hitachi Vantara Corporation

Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation • $100K — $130K *
Raleigh, NC 27610Hybrid
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, construction management, or a related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in a complex multinational environment
  • Experience managing turnkey substation projects is highly preferred
  • PMP® certification is an advantage
  • Strong interpersonal, technical, and financial problem-solving skills
  • Must have work authorization to work in the U.S. for Hitachi Energy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of substation projects within a multinational organization
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables to align with customer expectations
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and ensure favorable cash flow
  • Collaborate effectively with engineering, procurement, and construction teams
  • Monitor project health using earned value management systems
  • Support contract negotiations and develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Drive supplier diversity and sustainability goals
  • Provide clear, timely reporting to stakeholders and clients
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal procedures.

Benefits

  • Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Financial wellbeing through employer-sponsored 401(k) program with generous match
  • Flexible work environment with hybrid arrangement based on business needs
  • Permissive time off policy allowing employees to take needed time
  • Family care support including legal, pet, auto, and identity theft assistance
  • Enhanced leave programs for various family and personal needs
  • Employee engagement and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-03-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

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

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

About Hitachi Vantara Corporation

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Joining Hitachi, Ltd. presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance one's career at the forefront of technological innovation and leadership. As a global leader in the industry, Hitachi, Ltd. offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a diverse range of skills and professional interests.

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Employees at Hitachi, Ltd. enjoy a range of benefits designed to support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to flexible working conditions, the company is committed to providing a balanced work environment.

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Learn more about Hitachi Vantara Corporation
Size
23,095 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2017
NASDAQ
HCHMY
* Ladders Estimates

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