Associate Project Manager

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0128795

Date Posted:

2026-05-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Launch and grow a rewarding career in project management with Hitachi Energy’s Transformer Business Unit. As an Associate Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering impactful projects by supporting end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution. This position offers hands-on exposure to complex projects while working alongside experienced professionals and cross-functional teams across diverse locations.

In this role, every day brings new opportunities to collaborate, solve challenges, and contribute to delivering high-quality outcomes for customers. You will help keep projects on track, ensure milestones are achieved, and support continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence.

This is more than just a role—it is a pathway to developing your project management expertise in a dynamic, supportive, and growth-focused environment. If you are detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and ready to make a tangible impact, this opportunity is designed to help you build a strong foundation and advance your career.

How you’ll make an impact

• Support and guide project teams with clear goals and priorities.
• Coordinate project activities to meet scope, cost, and schedule targets.
• Assist in developing project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Monitor progress and identify risks or improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Contribute to contract coordination with customers and stakeholders.
• Help ensure compliance with customer requirements and deliverables.
• Build strong working relationships across project teams.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant project management experience.
• Willingness to obtain Hitachi Energy Project Management Certification within 3 years.
• Experience coordinating projects, including scope, cost, and schedules.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams and locations.
• Familiarity with SAP, MS Project, Excel, or similar tools is an advantage.

More about us

• Be part of a global leader driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions.
• Grow through continuous learning, mentorship, and career development programs.
• Collaborate in an inclusive environment built on safety, integrity, and teamwork.

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