Location:
Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID:
R0132651Date Posted:
2026-06-12Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
In this role, you will take ownership of the successful implementation of new and transferred products, ensuring they are ready for market launch and customer installation. You will play a key role in aligning cross-functional teams, driving operational readiness, and ensuring high-quality execution across engineering, procurement, production, and delivery. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can shape processes, drive continuous improvement, and contribute directly to the success of innovative GIS products.
How you’ll make an impact
Lead end-to-end product implementation projects from initiation to closure
Define scope, objectives, and deliverables with key stakeholders
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, resources, and budgets
Align and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure execution readiness
Ensure completeness and accuracy of master data across all systems
Monitor early production phases (test objects and zero series) to validate readiness
Identify risks, drive mitigation actions, and ensure transparent communication
Track production, assembly, and testing processes and drive continuous improvement
Your background
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of project management experience, ideally in product implementation
Proven experience delivering complex technical or industrial projects
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
Experience working in cross-functional and international environments
Solid understanding of industrial product lifecycles; GIS experience is a plus
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
PMP certification and knowledge of tools like MS Project or Jira are advantageous
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.
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience, ideally in product implementation
- Proven experience delivering complex technical or industrial projects
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
- Experience working in cross-functional and international environments
- Solid understanding of industrial product lifecycles
- GIS experience
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- PMP certification
- Knowledge of tools like MS Project or Jira
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
