Hybrid R&D Project Lead — High-Voltage Innovation

hitachi; Lodi; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch ticket or canteen

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Welfare

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and Partnerships

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to drive high-voltage product development from concept to market. You will coordinate international, cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, testing, and manufacturing to ensure cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

Applicants should have a Master’s in engineering and 3+ years of technical PM experience, with CAD/FEM/PLM/ERP familiarity, strong leadership, and fluency in English and Italian. PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in technical project management, ideally in electromechanical or high-voltage equipment.
• Familiarity with structured product development processes and tools (CAD, FEM, PLM, ERP).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• PMP certification is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of new product development for projects in both product lines, from concept to market, ensuring cost, quality, and time-to-market excellence.
• Coordinate international, cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, testing, and manufacturing.
• Work with product managers and external partners to align on technical and commercial goals.
• Ensure compliance with internal/external standards and manage technical risks.
• Oversee design validation and type testing activities for reliable high-voltage insulation systems.
• Act as primary contact for project stakeholders and provide timely updates.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Fluent in English & Italian

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEM

PLM

ERP

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to drive high-voltage product development from concept to market. You will coordinate international, cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, testing, and manufacturing to ensure cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

Applicants should have a Master’s in engineering and 3+ years of technical PM experience, with CAD/FEM/PLM/ERP familiarity, strong leadership, and fluency in English and Italian. PMP is a plus.