R&D Project Manager – High-Voltage Energy Systems

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Lodi; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Health Insurance

Lunch tickets

Hybrid work model

Pension Fund

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an R&D Project Manager to steer the development of next-generation high-voltage products, including Metal-Enclosed Circuit Breakers Hybrid Switchgear and oil- and gas-insulated instrument transformers.

You will lead cross-functional teams from concept to market, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule adherence. The role requires a Master’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in technical project management, and fluency in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Specialized Innovation: Manage the full lifecycle of new product development for projects in both product lines, from concept to market, ensuring cost, quality, and time-to-market excellence.
• Drive Technical Collaboration: Coordinate international, cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, testing, and manufacturing; align with product managers and external partners on technical and commercial goals.
• Ensure Product Excellence: Apply structured development methodologies (e.g., Gate Model), ensure compliance with 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 primary contact for project stakeholders, delivering clear updates to ensure alignment and support.
• Capture & Share Knowledge: Document lessons learned and transfer knowledge to operational teams and future projects.

Skills

Project management

English & Italian

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEM

PLM

ERP

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an R&D Project Manager to steer the development of next-generation high-voltage products, including Metal-Enclosed Circuit Breakers Hybrid Switchgear and oil- and gas-insulated instrument transformers.

You will lead cross-functional teams from concept to market, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule adherence. The role requires a Master’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in technical project management, and fluency in English and Italian.