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Hitachi Energy

R&D Senior Project Manager - Power Transformers (m/w/d)

Bad Honnef, Germany

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As Senior R&D Project Manager you will develop or create products, systems, services, or technologies for Hitachi Energy's Business Units by leading and managing the execution of one or more complex R&D projects or a program to meet project targets. In addition, you are going to coordinate work of multi-location and cross-functional project team/s and lead in partnership with business managers, steering groups, product management and external parties and ensure value creation.

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Your responsibilities

  • Lead and Manage Projects: Oversee complex projects and coordinate multi-location, cross-functional teams. Motivate and monitor resources to accomplish tasks and milestones
  • Cost, Schedule, and Performance Management: Handle cost, schedule, and performance objectives within a program. Manage interdependencies to achieve benefits, partnering with relevant business units to develop business cases
  • Customer Satisfaction: Ensure understanding of customer value and manage expectations. Organize and motivate teams to support project execution, ensuring technical guidance is followed
  • Methodology and Execution: Follow sound methodologies and execution practices in line with internal directives and external standards. Organize, monitor, and control activities to meet stage-gates and utilize resources efficiently.
  • Risk and Opportunity Management: Ensure transparency around change requests, unforeseen events, and risks, managing and communicating them effectively. Capture and act on all opportunities
  • Coaching and Mentoring: Coach and mentor R&D Project Managers, support professional development, and share lessons learned
  • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the key contact for stakeholders, escalating issues as needed. Communicate information effectively to achieve understanding and support
  • Partnership and Coordination: Partner with business managers, steering committees, product management, and external parties. Coordinate activities with product and business management
  • Process Development: Develop and implement project management requirements, processes, methods, tools, handbooks, and guidelines

Your Background

  • Education: minimum master's degree in engineering or applied sciences
  • Experience: over 3 years of project management experience, preferably in R&D or related fields. Experience with transformers and product development is a plus.
  • Skills: knowledge and experience with project management tools, including gate models
  • Languages: fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Communication: excellent communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills. Teamwork experience in international settings with strong interpersonal skills
  • Mobility: willingness to lead international R&D projects within the transformers organization

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Client-provided location(s): 53604 Bad Honnef, Germany; Córdoba, Spain
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-86936
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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