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

Hitachi; Tresa; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Dry Transformers Switzerland SA in Ticino, Switzerland is seeking a Project Manager to lead medium-size LV & MV transformers and reactors projects. You will manage schedules, resources, and vendor tasks while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with Hitachi Energy standards.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years in project management for transformers/reactors, engineering background, and strong communication in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years proven experience in Project Management with focus on Transformers and Reactors.
• Electrical Engineering or mechanical Engineering background.
• Very good knowledge of English and Italian; any other languages are a plus.
• Collaboration with diverse number of stakeholders.
• Structured and organized; able to work under time pressure.
• Team-player able to build and motivate a project team.

Responsibilities

• Developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements.
• Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing.
• Ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards (e.g., International Standards Organization).
• Manage After-Sales projects by ensuring the fulfillment of customer needs.
• Identifying/resolving obstacles to completing project on time and to budget.
• May include work managing multiple, interrelated projects (including business transformation projects).
• On some projects, the work may include integrating vendor tasks into the project plan and tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Multilingual communication

Strong communication

Time management under pressure

Team leadership

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Location:

Molinazzo di Monteggio, Ticino, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0126887

Date Posted:

2026-04-21

Company Name:

Hitachi Energy Dry Transformers Switzerland SA

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for a Project Manager to strengthen our Team in our Business Unit Transformers, Ticino.

In this role you are leading the execution of medium-size projects mainly related to LV & MV Transformers and Reactors and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, quality standards, health & safety and environment requirements.

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

How you’ll make an impact

• Developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements

• Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing

• Ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards (e.g., International Standards Organization)

• Manage After-Sales projects by ensuring the fulfillment of customer needs

• Identifying/resolving obstacles to completing project on time and to budget

• May include work managing multiple, interrelated projects (including business transformation projects)

• On some projects, the work may include integrating vendor tasks into the project plan and tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables

Your background

• Electrical Engineering or mechanical Engineering Background

• 2-3 years proven experience in Project Management with focus on Transformers and Reactors

• Collaboration with diverse number of stakeholders

• Very good knowledge of English and Italian; any other languages are a plus

• Strong communicator, self-driven and open-minded

• Structured and organized person with the ability to work under time pressure

• Team-player able to build and motivate a project team

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.

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