Senior R&D Project Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Milano; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology company is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams and manage the eMobility roadmap projects. The ideal candidate should have a university degree in a technical field, 3 years of project management experience, and proficiency in Scrum. Benefits include health insurance, a pension fund, and flexible working hours. Willingness to travel is required.

Servizi

Health insurance

Pension fund

Welfare

Smart working

Flexible working hours

Canteen

Competenze

• 3 years of technical project management experience including full lifecycle developments.
• Experience in product development project management in a multisite environment.
• Experience in Electric Vehicle charging is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead cross-functional project teams in collaboration with line/program management.
• Drive development of multiple product roadmap items.
• Develop accurate and comprehensive reporting about R&D projects.

Conoscenze

Technical project management

Scrum framework knowledge

Strong leadership skills

Proactive problem solving

Excellent English skills

Formazione

University degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

The opportunity

The R&D Project Manager role is critical to ensure the successful execution of the eMobility roadmap, which includes cost, schedule, quality, and technology for the life cycle of the project and across multiple projects. The R&D Project Manager is contributing to the goals of the E-Mobility GCoC.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead cross-functional project teams (Power Electronics, Mechanics, Control and Automation, Engineering) in close collaboration with the responsible line/program management
• Drive development of multiple product roadmap items with R&D technical team and all cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop accurate, comprehensive, and regular reporting about R&D projects and stakeholder management
• Drive the implementation of the backlog in a transparent and efficient way and ensure quality and timeliness of releases
• Responsible for scope definition, budget estimation and planning of the different R&D projects
• Setup and manage partnerships with external development partners and production suppliers
• Collect and clarify requirements and drive prioritization with multiple stakeholders
• Responsible for risk and opportunity management and change control within the projects
• Support the roll‑out of releases to supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing, and ensure smooth handover to the operational organization
• Support the R&D organization in continuously improving the processes and ways of working towards increasingly lean and agile methods

Your background

• University degree in a technical field (Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering or similar)
• 3 years of technical project management experience including full lifecycle developments; all aspects from initial research & development, specifications development, concept development, design, testing & validation, qualification, and industrialization
• Experience in product development project management in a multisite and global team environment
• Good knowledge of Scrum framework or similar Agile‑Lean stage gate frameworks
• Experience in EV charging is a plus
• Experience of product development projects in the Automotive industry using knowledge of APQP (incl. D/PFMEA) is a plus
• Strong team and leadership skills
• Pro‑active, creative & problem solving person with resistance to stressful situations
• Work very well independently and have a strong self‑motivation
• Willingness to travel (10%)
• Excellent English skills (German, French or any other European language is considered an asset)

More about us

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pension fund
• Welfare
• Smart working
• Flexible working hours
• Canteen

Disability accommodation

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