Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0118213
Date Posted:
2026-04-17
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Project/Program Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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.
Does this sound exciting? Contact us!
How you’ll make an impact
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
Your background
Min. 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
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.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
