Senior R&D Project Manager

Join to apply for the Senior R&D Project Manager role at Hitachi Energy . The opportunity The R&D Project Manager role is critical to ensure the successful execution of the eMobility roadmap, which include cost, schedule, quality, and technology for the life cycle of the project and across multiple projects. The R&D Project Manager is contributing to the goals of the E-Mobility GCoC. How You'll Make An Impact Lead cross-functional project teams (Power Electronics, Mechanics, Control and Automation, Engineering) in close collaboration with the responsible line/program management Drive development of multiple product roadmap items with R&D technical team and all cross‐functional stakeholders Develop accurate, comprehensive, and regular reporting about R&D projects and stakeholder management Drive the implementation of the backlog in a transparent and efficient way and ensure quality and timeliness of releases Responsible of scope definition, budget estimation and planning of the different R&D projects Setup and manage partnerships with external development partners and production suppliers Collect and clarify requirements and drive prioritization with multiple stakeholders Responsible of risk and opportunity management and change control within the projects Support the roll‐out of releases to supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing, and ensure smooth handover to the operational organization Support the R&D organization in continuously improving the processes and ways of working towards increasingly lean and agile methods Your background University degree in a technical field (Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering or similar) 3 years of technical project management experience including full lifecycle developments; all aspects from initial research & development, specifications development, concept development, design, testing & validation, qualification, and industrialization Experience in product development project management in a multisite and global team environment Good knowledge of Scrum framework or similar Agile‐Lean stage gate frameworks Experience in EV charging is a plus Experience of product development projects in the Automotive industry using or knowledge of APQP (incl. D/PFMEA) is a plus Strong team and leadership skills Pro‐active, creative & problem solving person with resistance to stressful situations Work very well independently and have a strong self‐motivation Willingness to travel (10%) Excellent English skills (German, French or any other European language is considered as an asset) More About Us We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide Range Of Benefits Health insurance; Pension fund; Welfare; Smart working; Flexible working hours; Canteen. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‐critical technologies like high‐voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hitachi Energy by 2x. Get notified about new Research and Development Project Manager jobs in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level Employment type: Full‐time Job function: Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting J-18808-Ljbffr