Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Ready to lead projects that shape the future of manufacturing? Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Manager where you will drive impactful initiatives across one or multiple manufacturing facilities. In this highly visible role, you’ll partner with local and global teams to deliver projects that support operational excellence, business growth, and continuous improvement.

From capital investments and facility expansions to product introductions, technology transfers, and product relocations, you will play a key role in bringing complex projects to life. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional experts, build strong stakeholder relationships, and lead projects from concept through execution while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and operational objectives.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven project leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and enjoys delivering results that create lasting value. If you are passionate about problem-solving, teamwork, and driving change, we would love to hear from you.

Lead and execute manufacturing projects across one or multiple facilities.

Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.

Manage capital projects, product transfers, technology implementations, and new product introductions.

Monitor project performance and provide updates to Hub leadership and key stakeholders.

Build strong relationships across global and local cross-functional teams.

Identify risks, resolve issues, and drive timely project decisions.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Coach and support project team members to achieve project goals and successful outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in Operations, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, or a related discipline.

Experience managing capital, construction, manufacturing, or infrastructure-related projects.

Strong expertise in project planning, budgeting, execution, and performance management.

Experience working within Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) systems, manufacturing frameworks, or similar operational excellence programs is highly preferred.

Project Management certification or advanced project management training is considered a strong asset.

Ability to influence and coordinate resources across teams without direct reporting authority, supported by excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Candidate must already have authorization to work in the United States that would permit employment with Hitachi Energy.

At Hitachi Energy, you'll work on meaningful projects that support the energy transition and help create a more sustainable future.

We invest in our people's growth through continuous learning, development opportunities, and global collaboration.

Join an inclusive, innovative workplace where your ideas, expertise, and contributions are valued and empowered to make an impact.

Location Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0136973

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60…