Global IT Project Manager - Infrastructure PMO

Location:

Remote - North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0137555

Date Posted:

2026-08-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

IT Project Manager - Infrastructure

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable energy through cutting-edge technology and digital transformation. As a Global IT Project Manager - Infrastructure, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic initiatives that modernize and optimize infrastructure across the power grid ecosystem. This is more than a project management role—it’s a chance to lead innovation in a sector that powers communities, industries, and economies.

You’ll work alongside cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact IT solutions that support grid reliability, scalability, and digital integration. From concept to execution, your leadership will drive results that matter—ensuring systems are secure, efficient, and future-ready.

If you’re passionate about technology, energized by complex challenges, and ready to make a difference in the power industry, this is your opportunity to thrive with a global leader committed to sustainability and innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead strategic IT infrastructure projects from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define scope, requirements, and solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and executive reporting.
• Monitor progress and ensure governance across all phases.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and change requests.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment.
• Drive successful outcomes in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in formal IT infrastructure project management (PMO).
• Proven success delivering IT projects in a matrixed organization.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of Waterfall methodologies with Agile execution capabilities.
• PMP Certification required.
• Network and industrial construction experience a plus.
• 10% travel required
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. This role will not provide sponsorship currently or in the future.
• Candidate must live Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the United States of America

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 (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision.
• 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.

Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.