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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 responsibilities Lead 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 Background Education: 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. Teamwork experience in international settings with strong interpersonal skillsMobility: willingness to lead international R&D projects within the transformers organizationLocation: Bad Honnef, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
Job type: Full time
Experience: Experienced
Job function: Engineering & Science
Contract: Regular
Publication date: 2024-07-10
Reference number: R0049683
About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.
We employ more than 40,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
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