Project Manager Engineering 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Turgi; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a motivated Project Manager Engineering to lead converter system projects from sales through completion in Switzerland.

You will drive planning, execution, and delivery with focus on quality, budget, and timelines, coordinating engineering teams and external partners. The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and stakeholder management, with a preference for PMP certification and a background in power/converter systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project execution within an engineering environment.
• Experience with power systems and converter systems is a plus.
• PMP or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Engineering projects within defined timelines and budgets.
• Lead the technical solution development during sales and tender phase for Engineering.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in close collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
• Communicate project plans, progress, and expectations clearly and proactively.
• Assess resource requirements and ensure effective allocation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track Engineering project milestones, timelines, and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Identify technical risks early, manage changes in scope, and implement suitable mitigation measures.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members, fostering accountability and high performance.
• Conduct project reviews and capture key learnings, deriving actionable recommendations for future improvements.

Job description

Project Manager Engineering 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager Engineering or Lead Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will lead and manage converter system projects from sales/tender phase to initiation and through to completion, ensuring Engineering deliverables are on time, within budget, and in line with quality requirements.

How you’ll make an impact

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects in Engineering within defined timelines and budgets

Lead the technical solution development during sales and tender phase for Engineering.

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in close collaboration with stakeholders

Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution

Communicate project plans, progress, and expectations clearly and proactively

Assess resource requirements and ensure effective allocation throughout the project lifecycle

Track Engineering project milestones, timelines, and deliverables using appropriate tools

Identify technical risks early, manage changes in scope, and implement suitable mitigation measures

Lead, coach, and motivate project team members, fostering accountability and high performance

Conduct project reviews and capture key learnings, deriving actionable recommendations for future improvements

Your background

Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Minimum 5 years of experience in project execution within an engineering environment

Experience with power systems and converter systems is a plus

Proven track record in managing complex engineering projects

PMP or equivalent certification is an advantage

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Fluency in English is required; German is a plus

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.

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 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.