What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - GCB position at Hitachi Energy?
The Opportunity
At Hitachi Energy, we're shaping the future of sustainable energy by delivering cutting-edge solutions that power the world's most critical infrastructure. As aProject Manager - GCB (Generator Circuit Breaker), you'll be at the heart of the energy transition, leading high-impact projects that integrate advanced high-voltage technologies into the grid. This is more than a job-it's a chance to drive innovation, collaborate globally, and make a tangible difference in how energy is delivered and consumed.
You'll manage complex, multi-phase projects that span engineering, procurement, fabrication, and commissioning, often involving international coordination with our global manufacturing hubs. Your leadership will ensure seamless execution, customer satisfaction, and financial success across the North American market.
How You'll Make an Impact
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex GCB projects on time and within budget
Coordinate with global manufacturing sites to ensure timely product delivery
Manage project scope, schedule, and financials with precision
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders
Drive risk management and opportunity identification throughout the project lifecycle
Support procurement and supplier negotiations to optimize project outcomes
Capture and share lessons learned to continuously improve execution
Ensure smooth handover to service teams post-project completion
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
Your Background
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Minimum 8 years of experience in project management or engineering of complex HV projects
Proven experience with GCB or similar HV equipment projects
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in MS Office and SAP
PMP or Hitachi Energy Project Manager Certification highly preferred
Ability to travel up to 30%
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)
* 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
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.
