.DescriptionJoin us at Hitachi Energy and lead impactful projects with a global team. Develop your career in a supportive environment, while driving innovation in the energy sector. Be part of a company that values safety, integrity, and professional growth. Apply now to make a difference!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.Your responsibilitiesLead and Manage Projects : Oversee complex projects and coordinate multi-location, cross-functional teams. Motivate and monitor resources to accomplish tasks and milestonesCost, 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 casesCustomer Satisfaction : Ensure understanding of customer value and manage expectations. Organize and motivate teams to support project execution, ensuring technical guidance is followedMethodology 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 opportunitiesCoaching and Mentoring : Coach and mentor R&D Project Managers, support professional development, and share lessons learnedStakeholder Communication : Serve as the key contact for stakeholders, escalating issues as needed. Communicate information effectively to achieve understanding and supportPartnership and Coordination : Partner with business managers, steering committees, product management, and external parties. Coordinate activities with product and business managementProcess Development : Develop and implement project management requirements, processes, methods, tools, handbooks, and guidelinesYour BackgroundEducation : minimum master's degree in engineering or applied sciencesExperience : 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 modelsLanguages : fluent in spoken and written English.Communication : excellent communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills