Operational Excellence Workstream Project Manager 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being programs

Leave policies

Flexible work options

Financial security benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks an Operational Excellence Workstream Project Manager to lead strategic improvement and transformation initiatives supporting growth, scalability, productivity, and execution excellence.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration across functions, business units, and regions, guiding initiatives from planning through benefits realization and adoption of new processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in project or program management, operational excellence, business transformation, or continuous improvement.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects within a global organization.
• Strong project management capabilities including planning, governance, resource coordination, risk management, execution, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operational excellence and transformation initiatives within the Scale to Potential program across functions and regions.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resources, and implementation roadmaps with leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain integrated workstream plans, track progress and KPIs, ensuring delivery against commitments.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, driving timely decisions and corrective actions.
• Establish governance, reporting, and performance reviews while promoting standard processes and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Operational excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or business

Job description

Are you passionate about driving transformation, improving operational performance, and turning strategic priorities into tangible results?

We are looking for an Operational Excellence Workstream Project Manager to lead strategic improvement and transformation initiatives supporting our growth, scalability, productivity, and execution excellence ambitions.

In this role, you will work across functions, business units, and regions, bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive operational excellence initiatives from planning through implementation and benefits realization.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead strategic operational excellence and transformation initiatives within the Scale to Potential program across functions and regions
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resources, and implementation roadmaps in collaboration with Operational Excellence leadership and key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain integrated workstream plans, track progress and KPIs, and ensure successful delivery against agreed commitments
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, driving timely decisions and corrective actions to keep initiatives on track
• Establish effective governance, reporting, and performance reviews while promoting standard processes, best practices, and lessons learned
• Drive stakeholder engagement and change management, supporting the successful adoption of new processes, tools, governance models, and ways of working
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and foster collaboration, accountability, and knowledge sharing across organizational and geographical boundaries
• Track benefits realization and business impact, ensuring initiatives contribute to productivity, scalability, execution excellence, digitalization, and sustainable performance improvements

Your background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in project or program management, operational excellence, business transformation, or continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects or transformation initiatives, ideally within a global organization
• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, governance, resource coordination, risk management, execution, and performance tracking
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Project Management, or comparable operational excellence and improvement methodologies is an advantage
• Strong stakeholder and change management skills with the ability to create alignment and drive execution within a matrix organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate strategic priorities and performance insights into concrete actions
• Excellent communication skills in English and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across functions, regions, and organizational levels

More About Us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

The minimum salary for this position in the location Italy specified:

• Starting from: 52,700 € gross annual salary
• Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures. This role may be open in multiple locations. If the salary information listed is not applicable for your current home location, salary details relevant to your location will be discussed with you at a later stage.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Publication date : 2026-11-05