Global Product Manager - Automation (m/f/d) | Genoa, Italy

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Genova; Presencial; EUR 47.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Incentive plan

Lunch tickets

Health insurance

Pension fund

Well-being platform

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Family care benefits

Parking

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy seeks a Global Product Manager to lead strategy for the control and automation line within Power Conversion Solutions. You will shape the roadmap, lifecycle, and business cases, aligning with market trends and customer needs.

The role requires deep technical knowledge in power conversion, grid automation, and OT cybersecurity, plus cross‑functional collaboration across global teams and ~20% travel.

Formación

• MSc/BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on experience in power conversion systems and grid automation.
• Strong knowledge of RTUs, SCADA, PLCs and plant networking.
• Experience developing product strategies and roadmaps.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain the global product roadmap for control and automation within PCS.
• Translate market and customer requirements into actionable specs for R&D.
• Build business cases for new product developments and enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with international grid codes and OT cybersecurity.

Conocimientos

Power conversion

Grid automation

Renewable energy

Battery energy storage

Control systems

Educación

MSc/BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

RTUs

SCADA

PLCs

Protocol gateway

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Global Product Manager to lead the strategy and vision of control and automation product line of Power Conversion Solution product portfolio. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic product management responsibilities. You will define and maintain the product roadmap, manage the product lifecycle, and build compelling business cases to drive growth. As a thought leader, you will shape the future of control and automation product line of Power Conversion Solutions product portfolio. You will be working in multiple domains like energy storage applications, renewable integration and latest technologies by ensuring our product line is compliance with grid codes, cybersecurity standards, and operational technology best practices.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop and maintain the global product roadmap for control and automation product line in PCS product portfolio.
• Build business cases for new product developments and enhancements, aligning with market trends and customer needs.
• Translate complex market and customer requirements into clear, actionable specifications for the R&D team, leveraging your deep technical knowledge in control and automation.
• Ensure our product solutions are compliance with international grid codes, cybersecurity requirements, and OT operational standards.
• Act as a thought leader, influencing industry standards and representing the company in technical forums and conferences as well as participating in customer meetings and drive the development of the solution requirements.
• Work goal oriented in close collaboration with different internal business units and functions, end customers and development teams. Communicating and coordinating with people of different technical backgrounds is a key success factor.
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• MSc/BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experiencewith deep understanding for Power conversion systems,electrical grid automation and solution developmentin the field of renewable energy or battery energy storage
• Knowledge of power systems, LV, MV and HV electrical equipment, switchgears, generation equipment. Understanding about power system simulation models and impact on grid code compliance, Knowledge of components such as RTUs, protocol gateway, SCADA, PLCs, plant networking.
• Strong understanding of control systems, plant automation, grid code compliance, and OT cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to develop product strategies, roadmaps, and business cases
• Personable, pro‑active, professional and able to demonstrate full commitment to exceptional customer care and service in all activities.
• Compelling communication, negotiation and presentation skills incl. e.g., able to give keynote speeches in customer workshops and trainings.
• Ability to work collaboratively across global teams and travel internationally (~20% of the time)

More about us

We believegreat workthrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported andfairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:

• Italy: starting from:52,700 € gross annual

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our benefits offering for this rolegenerally includes:

• Incentive Plan, Lunch tickets, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model,Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-08

Reference number R0147123

About Hitachi Energy

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.