Project Management Officer - Gas Insulated Switchgear 80 – 100% (f/m/d) at Hitachi

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Portfolio management, Governance, Process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Data analytics, Stakeholder management, Communication skills, Business analysis, Change management, Strategic planning, Contract management, Technology-driven environment, Cross-functional collaboration

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Job ID: R0127082 Date Posted: 2026-04-19 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity In this role, you will report to the Department Manager of Project Management and support a growing global team of more than 70 Project Managers globally. You will play a key role in strengthening project execution excellence for our Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) customer projects by shaping robust processes, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic process ownership, portfolio governance, and continuous improvement leadership in an international project environment. How you’ll make an impact Develop, implement, and continuously improve project management processes, standards, and governance across a global project portfolio Strengthen process and portfolio competence to ensure transparency and on‑time delivery (OTD) of customer projects Translate lessons learned from project execution into structured continuous improvement (CI) actions Lead and support mid‑term strategic project management initiatives in close cross‑functional collaboration Act as an escalation point for systemic project management issues and drive sustainable resolutions Ensure project management methods, tools, and IT systems are fit for purpose and continuously optimized Leverage data analytics to support data‑driven decision‑making and identify improvement opportunities Actively contribute to and collaborate within the CI community, fostering a learning and improvement culture Your background 5+ years of experience in project management within complex, international project environments Strong expertise in project management processes, governance, and portfolio management Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt with a strong continuous improvement mindset Experience in business analysis and applying Lean concepts in a technology-driven environment Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills Experience managing external partners and contract resources Active member of a CI community, with a collaborative and knowledge-sharing mindset More about us Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. 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. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Responsibilities

You will develop and implement project management processes and governance to ensure the on-time delivery of global Gas Insulated Switchgear projects. Additionally, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives and act as an escalation point for systemic project management issues.