R&D Project Manager - Instrument Transformers

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 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.

Location: Lodi, Italy / Przasnysz, Poland

Business Unit: High Voltage Products
Department: Technology Center Italy (TC Italy)

What You'll Do

• Lead product development for oil- and gas-insulated instrument transformers, from concept to market, ensuring cost, quality, and time-to-market goals.
• Propose R&D projects aligned with the Instrument Transformers Technology Roadmap and explore portfolio extension opportunities with the Global Product Manager and Global Technology Manager, as well as Local Operating Units.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and define R&D resource needs (competence footprint, infrastructure) with the Global Technology Manager.
• Contribute to the global product footprint strategy for gas- and oil-insulated transformers, including factory allocation.
• Plan and supervise R&D project execution in line with the Technology Roadmap, ensuring compliance and managing technical risks.
• Oversee design validation and type testing to ensure product reliability.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders and document lessons learned for future initiatives.

• Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in project management or leadership roles, ideally in the high-voltage or electromechanical industry
• Experience with oil- or gas-insulated high-voltage products, especially instrument transformers is a strong plus
• Familiarity with structured product development processes and tools (e.g., CAD, FEM, PLM, ERP)
• Operational expertise in coordinating new product implementation and transferring production between factories is a plus
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English, Italian or Polish is a plus