R&D Project Manager

d monitoring internal and/or external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.

• Managing the cost, schedule and performance objectives of the projects within a program. Managing interdependencies between projects in order to realize specified benefits. Ensuring appropriate requirements within a program by partnering with relevant business unit/s or other customers. Developing business case.

• Ensuring understanding of customer value in the projects and acting to ensure customer satisfaction and manage expectations. Taking into consideration requirements and demands coming from customers and from internally within Hitachi Energy.

• Ensuring projects follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with standard HAPG internal directives and procedures as well as external standards etc. that influence activities and targets. Effectively organizing monitoring and controlling activities to ensure achievement of planned stage-gates and efficient utilization of available resources. Monitoring and controlling program cost and financials. Reporting to and taking directives from steering committee.

• Ensuring transparency around change requests, unforeseen results/events and identified risks and ensuring that they are properly managed and communicated. Ensuring that all opportunities are captured and acted upon.

• Serving as the key contact for stakeholders, and an escalation point for program/project issues. Effectively communicating appropriate information to stakeholders in a timely manner and to achieve desired understanding and support.

• Leading in partnership with business managers, steering committees, product management, other internal functions and external parties. Coordinating activities with product and business management.

• Developing, managing and expanding relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties (e.g. customers, universities). Providing proposals for possible partnerships.

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A master degree in Engineering (preferable electrical, mechanical, materials, aerospace or computational science).

• More than 1-2 years of experience in project management, either for R&D projects or other project type.

• Desirable experience with transformers or product development.

• Proven knowledge and experience in project management tools: knowledge of gate model methodology will be a plus.

• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.

• A high level of self-motivation.

• A collaborative, problem-solving, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.

• Used to teamwork in international teams with excellent interpersonal skills.

• International mobility: availability to lead international R&D projects within transformers organization and potential change of location for short periods.

• Fluent spoken and written English

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.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love delivering exceptional spaces, we want to hear from you!

Wide range of benefits:

• Health insurance;

• Pension fund;

• Welfare;

• Smart working;

• Flexible working hours;

• Lunch ticket or canteen.

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