Location:

Remote - Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0057842

Date Posted:

2024-08-12

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

Join our Transformers Insulation and Components R&D team, where you'll lead innovative and disruptive projects within our Technology organization. As a Program Manager, you'll be at the forefront of exploring new technologies and driving strategic initiatives that shape the future of Transformer Components. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with global teams, industry experts, and academic partners, ensuring the successful execution of cutting-edge projects.

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

Your responsibilities

• Lead disruptive technology programs, consolidating innovative initiatives across the product group

• Coordinate strategic projects between Technology Centers and their teams

• Explore and integrate new market technologies to enhance our product portfolio

• Collaborate with third parties, including universities and companies, to support project execution

• Actively scout for co-creation opportunities and manage intellectual property with legal teams

• Mine scientific literature and patent databases for new ideas and insights

• Network with customers, universities, and technical bodies to stay at the forefront of industry developments

• Ensure projects follow methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures in R&D

• Provide risk management and analyze impact of risk on the overall timeline and costs

Your background

• MSc in Engineering; further education in Electrical Engineering or Physics is advantageous

• Certifications in Business or Project Management are a plus

• Over 5 years of industry and project/program management experience

• Experience in transformers, high voltage, or the energy industry is highly valued

• Innovative mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Proven ability to work in international teams and drive collaborative solutions

• High level of self-motivation and fluency in English; additional languages are a plus