Location: Bland, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0137492 Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions? Join Hitachi Energy's R&D community in Bland, USA, and play a key role in shaping the future of dry-type transformer technology. As an R&D Project Manager, you will lead exciting technology and product development initiatives that improve performance, drive innovation, and support a more sustainable energy future. Working alongside highly skilled experts across engineering, manufacturing, and external partners, you will manage projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery with technical excellence, quality, and efficiency. This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of our dry-type transformer portfolio, collaborate with global teams, and bring new technologies from development into practical applications. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. If you enjoy leading complex projects, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving meaningful innovation, this role offers a rewarding platform to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the energy industry. How you'll make an impact Lead R&D projects focused on new technologies and product development for dry-type transformers. Drive project execution from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, timelines, and technical excellence. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives, milestones, and schedules. Develop and execute effective project communication and stakeholder engagement plans. Manage project changes and communicate impacts on scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with internal teams, customers, universities, and external partners to accelerate innovation. Support implementation of newly developed solutions in factories and customer delivery projects. Identify market needs and contribute to future portfolio and technology development strategies. Your background Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline. Experience leading technical or product development projects using established project management methodologies and tools. Knowledge of transformer technology or electrical equipment design is advantageous. Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to drive improvements, innovation, and change in a collaborative environment. Fluent in English, with a proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset. More about us Be part of a global technology leader driving the energy transition and building a more sustainable future. Collaborate with diverse, world-class teams while gaining exposure to innovative technologies and international projects. Access ongoing learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities across Hitachi Energy's global network. 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 Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. 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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. 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