R&D Project Manager

Location:

Lodi, Lodi, Italy

Job ID:

R0115433

Date Posted:

2025-12-15

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you ready to lead innovation in high-voltage technologies that power the world sustainably?

At Hitachi Energy, we’re advancing the future of energy with a strong focus on eco-efficient and high-performance Metal-Enclosed Circuit Breakers Hybrid Switchgear, and oil- and gas-insulated instrument transformers.

As an R&D Project Manager, you’ll drive the development of next-generation products that meet the evolving needs of the power industry.

Location: Lodi, Italy
Business Unit: High Voltage Products
Department: Technology Center Italy (TC Italy)

How you'll make an impact

·        Lead Specialized Innovation: Manage the full lifecycle of new product development for projects falling in both product lines — from concept to market — ensuring excellence in cost, quality, and time-to-market.

·        Drive Technical Collaboration: Coordinate international, cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, testing, and manufacturing. Work closely with product managers and external partners to align on technical and commercial goals.

·        Ensure Product Excellence: Apply structured development methodologies (e.g., Gate Model), ensure compliance with internal and external standards, and proactively manage technical risks.

·        Support Testing & Validation: Oversee design validation and type testing activities, ensuring robust performance and reliability of high-voltage insulation systems.

·        Communicate & Influence: Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, delivering clear and timely updates to ensure alignment and support.

·        Capture & Share Knowledge: Document lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfer to operational teams and future projects.

Your responsibilities

·        Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)

·        2+ years of experience in technical project management, ideally in the electromechanical or high-voltage equipment industry

·        Experience with gas- and oil-insulated high-voltage products is preferred

·        Familiarity with structured product development processes and tools (e.g., CAD, FEM, PLM, ERP)

·        Strong communication and leadership skills

·        Fluent in English and Italian are a plus

More about us

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