Location:
Baden, Aargau, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0116853
Date Posted:
2026-01-30
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Project/Program Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The opportunity
Would you like to contribute to the energy transition by helping to make the power grid smarter, more environmentally friendly, and more efficient? At Hitachi Energy, our goal is to drive a sustainable energy future for all. We supply homes, schools, hospitals, airports, railways, and factories with electricity increasingly from water, wind, or solar power. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager for our customer projects!
As a reinforcement of our team in Baden in the field of protection, control and automation for medium and high voltage switchgear, you will be responsible for handling your projects with external and global customers.
Your projects span over conventional switchgears, on-shore and off-shore wind farms, hydro or solar plants, digital substations or switchgears for feeding railway or metro networks. In an interesting and versatile work environment, you will actively help to implement our commitment to technical and commercial solutions for efficient and sustainable power supply and transmission.
How you’ll make an impact
Responsible for international projects in the field of protection, control and automation technology for medium and high voltage switchgear
Independent management of projects from sales handovers to successful commissioning on site
Efficient coordination of international teams for engineering, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning
Proactive and open communication with stakeholders to ensure optimal customer satisfaction
Successful execution of customer orders and responsibility for all contractual and commercial aspects
Supported by the Technical Lead Engineer for all technical matters.
Your background
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and work experience in industrial or infrastructure projects
Interest and commitment to a more sustainable and efficient power supply
Min. 5 years relevant working experience
Requirements to lead international and globally distributed project teams
Project management certification (IPMA, PMI, PMP, or equivalent) is an advantage
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Motivation to take action and make decisions, supported by team spirit and strong leadership qualities
Knowledge in contract, change, and claim management
Proficiency in English, additional language skills (German, Spanish, French) are an advantage
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.
