Associate Project Manager
The opportunity
Step into a role where your organizational skills and passion for progress directly shape the future of energy. As an Associate Project Manager with Hitachi Energy's Service Business, you'll be at the heart of high-impact projects that keep communities and industries powered and connected. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, manage resources, and ensure the seamless execution of service orders, all while developing your expertise in grid integration and project management. This is your chance to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your contributions and invests in your professional journey.
This role is based at the Mt. Pleasant, PA facility and requires on-site presence.
How you'll make an impact
- Coordinate project activities to ensure timely and successful delivery of high voltage service orders.
- Collaborate with commercial operations and field teams to align project details and schedules.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and update key milestones in enterprise systems.
- Serve as the main point of contact for customers, providing updates and resolving inquiries.
- Oversee backlog management, ensuring accurate planning and reporting of delivery and revenue.
- Support administrative tasks for project orders and turnkey projects.
- Share lessons learned to drive continuous improvement in project execution.
- Analyze project data and report on progress using Excel and Power BI.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your background
- High school diploma with 5+ years of experience in project order management, customer support, or project management; OR Bachelor's degree in business or engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong customer focus and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organization, time management, and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in SAP for order management and Excel for data analysis.
- Willingness to travel occasionally as required by project needs.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
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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.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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