Project Manager GIS High Voltage; f​/m​/d

Project Manager GIS High Voltage 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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.

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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

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

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.