Senior R&D Project Manager

Hitachi Energy; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work up to 49%

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Kraków is seeking a Senior R&D Project Manager for GI MACH to lead strategic product and technology development across hardware, software, FPGA, and system engineering. You will manage globally distributed teams in a matrix organization, align stakeholders, drive risk management, and deliver complex R&D programs in a fast-changing energy-tech environment.

Responsibilities include end-to-end project accountability, cross-functional integration, and proactive mitigation of

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, Industrial Management, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience leading R&D and product development projects in complex technology environments.
• Proven ability to manage project planning, governance, risk management and change control while engaging stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex R&D product development projects with end-to-end accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams across the full product development lifecycle.
• Develop realistic project plans, manage risks, dependencies, and changes, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Create alignment across product management, R&D, line management, quality, operations, and senior leadership to enable effective decision-making and execution.
• Ensure effective integration between technical disciplines, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and removing barriers that impact delivery.
• Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation management to address challenges before they affect project outcomes.
• Translate complex technical topics into clear business-oriented recommendations and communicate project status, risks, and strategic decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within project teams and across the organization.

Skills

R&D leadership

Stakeholder management

Program governance

Risk management

Systems engineering

Education

Engineering/CS/PM/Industrial Management degree

Tools

HVDC/FACTS knowledge

Embedded control systems

Job description

Career opportunities in Europe

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all. With operations in more than 90 countries and 50,000 employees worldwide, we help customers accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system.

Senior R&D Project Manager – GI MACH

Career opportunities in Europe

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all. With operations in more than 90 countries and 50,000 employees worldwide, we help customers accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system.

Join Hitachi Energy and help shape the future power grid. MACH™ is our market-leading control and protection platform for power electronics applications, forming the foundation of HVDC, FACTS, and next-generation energy solutions.

As a Senior R&D Project Manager in Grid Integration MACH (GI MACH), you will lead strategically important product and technology development initiatives that shape the future of power systems. You will work at the intersection of hardware, software, FPGA, system engineering, and product management, leading globally distributed teams in a highly collaborative matrix organization. This role requires a unique combination of project leadership, systems thinking, technical understanding, and stakeholder management to successfully deliver complex R&D programs in a fast-changing technology environment.

What We Offer

At Hitachi Energy, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a global organization while enjoying the benefits of a flexible and supportive work environment. We offer a collective agreement, flexible working arrangements with up to 49% remote work, a health and wellness allowance, career development opportunities, mentorship, and continuous learning. You'll be part of a diverse workplace with colleagues from more than 70 nationalities and have access to a wide range of employee benefits, discounts, and additional parental leave compensation.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead complex R&D product development projects with end-to-end accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams across the full product development lifecycle.
• Develop realistic project plans, manage risks, dependencies, and changes, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Create alignment across product management, R&D, line management, quality, operations, and senior leadership to enable effective decision-making and execution.
• Ensure effective integration between technical disciplines, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and removing barriers that impact delivery.
• Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation management to address challenges before they affect project outcomes.
• Translate complex technical topics into clear business-oriented recommendations and communicate project status, risks, and strategic decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within project teams and across the organization.

Your background

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, Industrial Management, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience leading R&D and product development projects in complex technology environments.
• Proven ability to independently manage project planning, governance, risk management, and change control, while effectively engaging stakeholders, influencing decisions, and navigating complex organizational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams, create engagement, communicate effectively, and deliver results through others.
• Experience in HVDC, FACTS, power systems, industrial automation, embedded control systems, or similar technology domains is highly desirable.
• A structured, proactive, and improvement-oriented approach; PMP, IPMA, or equivalent project management certification is considered a strong advantage.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to lead highly visible development initiatives that contribute directly to the future of sustainable energy systems. Working with some of the industry's foremost experts in HVDC and power electronics, you will play a key role in bringing innovative technologies from concept to market while collaborating with talented colleagues around the world.

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