Project Manager Protection and Control Automation f​/m​/d

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 switch gear, 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.

• Responsible for international projects in the field of protection, control and automation technology for medium and high voltage switch gear
• 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.

• 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

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.