R&D Project Manager for Service (f/m/d)
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. As project manager, you will join Transformer Service R&D team, part of the Technology organization of business unit Transformers, leading Research and Development projects related to Transformer Service.
Your Responsibilities
Ensure projects adhere to internal R&D standards, including integrated scheduling and cost control
Collaborate with the project team to identify and detail all essential tasks, forming the basis for realistic project scheduled
Develop and maintain project work and cost breakdown structures, creating resource-loaded schedules that track baseline, actual, and forecast data
Monitor project progress, analyse critical paths, notify Project Managers of deviations, and provide resource optimization suggestions
Issue regular progress reports, updates, and productivity data to customers and stakeholders
Work with the team to define necessary resources, evaluating the work breakdown structure and standard productivity
Monitor costs/budgets, provide detailed estimates, analyse variances using earned value management, and advise on cost-related issues
Manage changes in scope, assess their impact, and ensure the budget reflects these changes
Manage risks by assessing their priority, maintaining the risk register, and proposing mitigation plans, including timeline and cost impacts
Communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding.
Your background
MSc in Business, Engineering, or a related field
Project management certification
Over 5 years of project management experience
Experience in transformers, high voltage, or the energy industry is highly valued
Proficient in knowledge and experience capture methodologies
Strong technical and operational documentation skills
Innovative, with a creative approach to problem-solving
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills in international settings
Highly self-motivated with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
Fluent in English, with additional languages being a plus
