R&D Project Manager

Location: Lodi, Lodi, Italy Job ID: R0148632 Date Posted: 2026-10-20 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Are you ready to lead innovation in high-voltage technologies that power the world sustainably? At Hitachi Energy, we’re advancing the future of energy with a strong focus on eco-efficient and high-performance Metal-Enclosed Circuit Breakers Hybrid Switchgear, and oil- and gas-insulated instrument transformers. As an R&D Project Manager, you’ll drive the development of next-generation products that meet the evolving needs of the power industry. How you'll make an impact · Lead Specialized Innovation: Manage the full lifecycle of new product development for projects falling in both product lines — from concept to market — ensuring excellence in cost, quality, and time-to-market. · Drive Technical Collaboration: Coordinate international, cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, testing, and manufacturing. Work closely with product managers and external partners to align on technical and commercial goals. · Ensure Product Excellence: Apply structured development methodologies (e.g., Gate Model), ensure compliance with internal and external standards, and proactively manage technical risks. · Support Testing & Validation: Oversee design validation and type testing activities, ensuring robust performance and reliability of high-voltage insulation systems. · Communicate & Influence: Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, delivering clear and timely updates to ensure alignment and support. · Capture & Share Knowledge: Document lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfer to operational teams and future projects. Your background · Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field) · 3+ years of experience in technical project management, ideally in the electromechanical or high-voltage equipment industry · Familiarity with structured product development processes and tools (e.g., CAD, FEM, PLM, ERP) · Strong communication and leadership skills · Fluent in English and Italian · PMP certification is considered a plus More about us The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows: • Starting from: 38000 € gross The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: • Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores). Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. …