R&D Project Manager - High Voltage Circuit Breakers 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity 

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. As a Local Product Group of High Voltage Products, the High Current Systems unit is responsible for the development, sales, manufacturing, and service of generator circuit-breaker systems.

Are you looking for technical challenges in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a fast understanding of technical topics and like to navigate through diverse opinions to find a commonly agreed solution? Are you keen on solving highly complex multi-physical problems, together with the world’s leading experts to develop the best-in-class High Voltage- and Generator Circuit Breakers? We then have the right job opportunity for you! Join our team and be part of an innovative working culture within an international working environment in Zurich.

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

How you’ll make an impact

• Forming and leading of cross-functional project teams

• Collaborating in global R&D Programs

• Managing of project requirements and risks

• Planning and coordination of the project related tasks

• Forecasting and coordinating of project related resources

• Communication and synchronization with stakeholders

• Forecasting and monitoring of project cost and financials

• Aligning the project team to reach the common targets

• Ensuring on time and on quality delivery of the project

• Continuous improvement activities in project execution

Your background

• Master’s or doctoral degree in engineering or a closely related subject from a Polytechnical/Technical University

• Solid background in leadership and/or project management

• Previous working experience in R&D environment is a plus

• High expectations on quality of work in all regards

• Independent, proactive, and goal-oriented personality

• Self-oriented, committed, willing to learn

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

• Structured way of working

• Experience or knowhow in agile project execution is a plus