Project Management Officer - Gas Insulated Switchgear 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0127082

Date Posted:

2026-04-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

In this role, you will report to the Department Manager of Project Management and support a growing global team of more than 70 Project Managers globally. You will play a key role in strengthening project execution excellence for our Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) customer projects by shaping robust processes, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse project portfolio.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic process ownership, portfolio governance, and continuous improvement leadership in an international project environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve project management processes, standards, and governance across a global project portfolio

• Strengthen process and portfolio competence to ensure transparency and on‑time delivery (OTD) of customer projects

• Translate lessons learned from project execution into structured continuous improvement (CI) actions

• Lead and support mid‑term strategic project management initiatives in close cross‑functional collaboration

• Act as an escalation point for systemic project management issues and drive sustainable resolutions

• Ensure project management methods, tools, and IT systems are fit for purpose and continuously optimized

• Leverage data analytics to support data‑driven decision‑making and identify improvement opportunities

• Actively contribute to and collaborate within the CI community, fostering a learning and improvement culture

Your background

• 5+ years of experience in project management within complex, international project environments

• Strong expertise in project management processes, governance, and portfolio management

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt with a strong continuous improvement mindset

• Experience in business analysis and applying Lean concepts in a technology-driven environment

• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

• Experience managing external partners and contract resources

• Active member of a CI community, with a collaborative and knowledge-sharing mindset

More about us 

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. 

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