Operations R&D Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Roma; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading automotive solutions provider in Rome seeks an Operations R&D Manager to oversee strategic planning and project execution within research and development. The ideal candidate will manage R&D projects, ensure timely delivery and budget adherence, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration. This role is vital for bridging R&D with Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Candidates should possess a strong background in engineering, excellent project management skills, and proficiency in relevant tools. A commitment to innovation and compliance is essential.

Competenze

• Strong background in engineering, project management, or industrial operations.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary R&D projects.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Plan, schedule, and monitor R&D projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, balancing workloads.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and performance metrics.

Conoscenze

Project management

Engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Strumenti

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Descrizione del lavoro

Operations R&D Manager

Location: Genoa, Ligura, Italy (Seville, Andalusia, Spain)

Job ID: R0113584

Date Posted: 2026-01-02

End Date: January 31, 2026

Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Company: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Job Description

The opportunity: This position is responsible for the strategic planning, project execution, and oversight of research and development projects within the operations domain, including project management and playing a pivotal role in bridging R&D with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain departments. This role ensures that innovation initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals. Acting as a central coordinator, the manager organizes resources, defines development processes, and drives cross‑functional collaboration to bring new technologies and improvements from concept to implementation.

How you’ll make an impact

• Project Management: Plan, schedule, and monitor R&D projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate internal and external resources, balancing workloads and optimizing team performance.
• Process Development: Define and implement structured development processes, including stage‑gate models, agile frameworks, or tailored methodologies.
• Budget Control: Track project expenditures, forecast costs, and ensure financial discipline across R&D initiatives.
• Intellectual Property and Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes; support protection of newly created intellectual property and participate in defense and enforcement activities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the liaison between R&D, operations, manufacturing, and supply chain, providing regular updates and aligning expectations.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and performance metrics to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Strong background in engineering, project management, or industrial operations.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi‑disciplinary R&D projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana) and methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Lean).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and foster collaboration.

Inclusivity Statement

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

Opportunity for Impact

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative, and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.