R&D Project Manager

Hitachi Rail Limited; Lombardia; Hybrid; 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 lead full lifecycle development of high-voltage products, from concept to market.

You will coordinate international teams across R&D, engineering, testing, and manufacturing to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery. The role requires a Master’s in engineering, 3+ years in technical project management, and strong communication skills in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably in electromechanical/high-voltage equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD, FEM, PLM, ERP and structured product development processes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; fluent in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle development for projects in product lines from concept to market.
• Coordinate international, cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, testing and manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with standards, manage technical risks and drive time-to-market.
• Oversee design validation and type testing activities for high-voltage systems.
• Communicate with stakeholders and document lessons learned for future projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Fluent in English and Italian

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)

PMP certification (nice to have)

Tools

CAD

FEM

PLM

ERP

Job description

Location: Lodi, Lodi, Italy

Job ID: R0148632

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity

Are you ready to lead innovation in high-voltage technologies that power the world sustainably? At Hitachi Energy, we’re advancing the future of energy with a strong focus on eco-efficient and high-performance Metal-Enclosed Circuit Breakers Hybrid Switchgear , and oil- and gas-insulated instrument transformers . As an R&D Project Manager , you’ll drive the development of next-generation products that meet the evolving needs of the power industry.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead Specialized Innovation: Manage the full lifecycle of new product development for projects falling in both product lines — from concept to market — ensuring excellence in cost, quality, and time-to-market.
• Drive Technical Collaboration: Coordinate international, cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, testing, and manufacturing. Work closely with product managers and external partners to align on technical and commercial goals.
• Ensure Product Excellence: Apply structured development methodologies (e.g., Gate Model), ensure compliance with internal and external standards, and proactively manage technical risks.
• Support Testing & Validation: Oversee design validation and type testing activities, ensuring robust performance and reliability of high-voltage insulation systems.
• Communicate & Influence: Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, delivering clear and timely updates to ensure alignment and support.
• Capture & Share Knowledge: Document lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfer to operational teams and future projects.

Your background

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

More about u s

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

Starting from: 38000 € gross

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

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• 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 (gyms, sports centers, stores)

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

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