The opportunity

Do you want to have a global impact with your work? Do you enjoy leading an international project team, being strategic and doing project planning, risk analysis? Do you like to be hands-on too? We might have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are in the High Voltage Product group within Hitachi Energy, a leading specialist for power distribution and transmission. In our unit, the Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS) - based in Zürich-Oerlikon, development and production of different GIS products are managed globally. We ensure high reliability of our systems by using state-of-the-art development tools and methods.

We are looking for someone to strengthen our GIS Project Manager team here in Zürich-Oerlikon. You will become part of a global team that operates from Switzerland, India and USA with very diverse backgrounds and experience as well. The position offers a lot of personal and professional development opportunities with flexible work possibilities - home office within Switzerland along with international customer exposure. You will represent Hitachi Energy towards our customers and manage GIS projects end to end.

• Lead complex projects, managing all phases from sales handover to project closure
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication
• Serve as the primary contact for international customers, leading meetings and factory acceptance tests
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks while pursuing opportunities
• Monitor project progress, resources, and financials effectively
• Handle change, claim, and risk management, and report financials to the controlling team
• Contribute to process improvements and participate in strategic initiatives

• 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager in an industrial environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement
• Experience in leading customer meetings and presentations
• Strong understanding of risk management, financial reporting, and budget control
• Professional certifications are highly valuable
• Fluent in German or French, English is mandatory