Service Project Manager (F/M/D)

Hitachi Rail Limited; Monselice; On-site; 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 a Service Project Manager to lead small, low-complexity projects, ensuring activities meet company procedures, contract specs, and HSE standards.

You will manage progress, costs, invoicing, and risk while coordinating with Supply Chain and stakeholders. The role requires an engineering degree, fluency in English and Italian, strong problem solving and communication skills, and 2–3 years of project management experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Electrical or Management).
• Excellent knowledge of English and Italian language.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.
• PMI/PMP certification is a plus, not mandatory.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Previous experience in Project management of at least 2–3 years is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety and environmental policies; Plan the projects in accordance with the correct Contractual Scope of Supply and HSE requirements.
• Effectively monitor and control project progress and efficient resource utilization. Monitor and control project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage risk, and ensure that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Capture, analyze and share lessons learned throughout the project.
• Ensure that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed. Drive the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Ensure that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with company policies and contractual agreements. Coordinate with Supply Chain Management, and successfully procure required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers. Support Supply Chain Management in negotiations, claims and project changes.
• Act as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Define, jointly with the Project Controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.

Skills

Engineering degree

English language

Italian language

Problem solving

Communication skills

PMI/PMP certification

SAP knowledge

Project management experience

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical or Management)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location:

Monselice, Padova, Italy

Job ID:

R0131941

Date Posted:

2026-05-25

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for a Service Project Manager who will be responsible for leading the execution of small projects with low complexity and ensuring that all related activities are executed in accordance with company procedures, contract specifications, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, cost/profitability targets and scheduling targets.

How you'll make an impact:

• Ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety and environmental policies; Plan the projects in accordance with the correct Contractual Scope of Supply and HSE requirements;
• Effectively monitor and control project progress and efficient resource utilization. Monitor and control project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage risk, and ensure that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Capture, analyze and share lessons learned throughout the project.
• Ensure that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed. Drive the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer;
• Ensure that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with company policies and contractual agreements. Coordinate with Supply Chain Management, and successfully procure required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers. Support Supply Chain Management in negotiations, claims and project changes;
• Act as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders;
• Define, jointly with the Project Controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans;

Your background:

• Engineering degree (better Electrical or Management)
• Excellent knowledge of English and Italian language;
• Good problem solving and communication skills;
• Certification PMI/PMP is a plus, not mandatory;
• SAP knowledge is a plus;
• Previous experience in Project management of at least 2-3 years is nice to have.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified:

Starting from: 38,000 € gross annual salary

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 include:

• 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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