R&D Project Manager | Lodi, Italy

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

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-performanceMetal-Enclosed Circuit Breakers Hybrid Switchgear, and oil- and gas-insulated instrument transformers.

As anR&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 us

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 rolegenerally 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).

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.