R&D Project Manager, Business Unit Service

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness & wellness programs

Home office equipment allowance

Company events

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. is seeking a Senior R&D Project Manager with strong software development experience to lead multidisciplinary initiatives across BU Service R&D.

You will guide cloud-native applications, AI-enabled solutions, data platforms, and digital service ecosystems. The role requires deep knowledge of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management, plus experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, and Git workflows.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing software development projects or digital product development programs.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex software and digital solution development projects from concept through production release.
• Drive agile and hybrid project delivery models across globally distributed teams.
• Manage project scope, planning, budgets, resources, risks, architecture dependencies, and release roadmaps.
• Coordinate internal development teams and external software engineering partners.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, product strategy, technical architecture, and delivery execution.

Skills

Project management

Software development

Agile methodologies

DevOps/CI-CD

Cloud platforms

Azure DevOps

Jira

Git workflows

Stakeholder management

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Git

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID: R0131070 Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description:

The Opportunity Business Unit Service is at the forefront of delivering advanced digital and outcome‑based service solutions worldwide. Our Service R&D organization develops next‑generation digital service solutions that leverage IoT, cloud platforms, data, and AI to enable long‑term asset performance, reliability, and operational excellence across the energy and industrial domain. We are looking for a Senior R&D Project Manager with strong software development experience to lead strategic initiatives across BU Service R&D portfolio. This position combines project leadership with deep understanding of modern software development and digital platforms. You will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering cloud-native applications, AI-enabled solutions, data platforms, digital service experiences, and integrated software ecosystems that support future service business models. You will work closely with Hitachi Energy researchers, software architects, product managers, UX teams, AI specialists, data engineers, cybersecurity experts, and external development partners to transform ideas into scalable customer-facing and internal digital solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Lead complex software and digital solution development projects from concept through production release. Drive agile and hybrid project delivery models across globally distributed teams. Manage project scope, planning, budgets, resources, risks, architecture dependencies, and release roadmaps. Coordinate internal development teams and external software engineering partners. Ensure alignment between business objectives, product strategy, technical architecture, and delivery execution. Support development of digital platforms, AI-enabled capabilities, data integration solutions, reporting systems, and cloud services. Collaborate with architects and development teams on technical planning, estimation, release management, and lifecycle governance. Drive solution quality through validation, verification, testing, cybersecurity, and configuration management practices. Establish transparent reporting and decision-making processes for executive stakeholders. Contribute to scaling modern software engineering practices within BU Service R&D.

Your Background

University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. Proven experience managing software development projects or digital product development programs. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management. Experience working with cloud platforms, enterprise software, data platforms, AI/analytics solutions, or IoT ecosystems. Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Git-based development workflows, backlog management, and product roadmaps. Ability to communicate effectively with software architects, developers, and business stakeholders alike. Experience managing external software suppliers and development partners is highly desirable. Understanding of cybersecurity, software quality assurance, and validation processes is an advantage. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Preferred Experience

SaaS, cloud-native, AI, data platform, digital twin, predictive analytics, industrial IoT, or energy technology solutions. Experience leading geographically distributed software teams. Experience in energy, industrial automation, asset management, utilities, or digital services industries.

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
• Free parking available

Add if applicable: additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements. You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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