Global R&D Project Leader – Clean Energy

hitachi; Łódź; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Equipment for home office

Parking

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead cross-functional, multi-location projects driving innovation in energy technologies.

You will manage scope, cost, schedule, and quality while coordinating with global partners and internal teams. Fluency in English and familiarity with gate processes are required, with PMP/Prince2/CAPM preferred. This role operates in an international environment with strong collaboration across diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or related field.
• 2 years of experience in R&D or technical project management within the energy sector or a similar industrial environment.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Familiarity with transformers and product development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex, multi-location R&D projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Drive project performance across cost, schedule, and quality.
• Ensure internal customer satisfaction and value creation.
• Monitor risks, changes, and opportunities proactively.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and management.
• Apply best practices in project management.

Skills

Fluency in English

Project management

Gate model

Cross-cultural teamwork

Project management tools

PM certification

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree in Project Management or related field

2 years of experience in R&D or technical project management

Tools

PM certification (PMP, Prince2, CAPM)

Gate model

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead cross-functional, multi-location projects driving innovation in energy technologies.

You will manage scope, cost, schedule, and quality while coordinating with global partners and internal teams. Fluency in English and familiarity with gate processes are required, with PMP/Prince2/CAPM preferred. This role operates in an international environment with strong collaboration across diverse groups.