IT Project Manager, Manufacturing

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Benefits platform discounts

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office equipment allowance

Spectacles allowance

Company events

Psychological support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an IT Project Manager to drive a portfolio of manufacturing operations improvements and digital initiatives. You will lead projects from initiation to delivery across multiple locations, coordinating business, technology, and manufacturing stakeholders to create measurable value.

You have over 5 years of IT project management experience in manufacturing settings, a proven track record delivering globally, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing IT projects.
• Experience working in manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects across global organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with SAP, ServiceNow SPPM, MS Project, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, PMP, PRINCE2, or Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate business, technology, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and governance reviews.
• Monitor project performance and communicate progress effectively.
• Manage budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Support project teams with requirements and solution planning.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow SPPM

Microsoft Project

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

The opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy during a period of significant growth and digital transformation. Our manufacturing organization is expanding globally to meet increasing market demand while investing in smart factory technologies and modern digital solutions.

As an IT Project Manager, you will drive projects that support manufacturing operations and business objectives. You will lead a portfolio of initiatives, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery across multiple locations. Your work will directly contribute to improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, and digital capabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with global teams, influence strategic initiatives, and deliver solutions that create measurable business value. If you enjoy leading complex projects in an international environment and want to shape the future of manufacturing technology, this role could be the next step in your career.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead IT projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate business, technology, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and governance reviews.
• Monitor project performance and communicate progress effectively.
• Manage budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Support project teams with requirements and solution planning.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Your background

• 5+ years of experience managing IT projects.
• Experience working in manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects across global organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with SAP, ServiceNow SPPM, Microsoft Project, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, PMP, PRINCE2, or Lean Six Sigma.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team‑building activities
• Psychological support program