Project Manager GIS High Voltage 80 - 100%

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Join Hitachi Energy in shaping the future of power transmission. This role offers the chance to lead impactful projects in a dynamic work environment. Tasks Manage complex international projects from start to finish. Build strong relationships with global customers and stakeholders. Drive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills 7+ years of project management experience in tech or industry. Strong financial acumen and contract execution expertise. Fluent in English, with German or French skills preferred. About the job The opportunity Are you driven to create global impact through the leadership of complex, high-value projects? Do you combine strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities? Within Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Product Group, we are shaping the future of power transmission and distribution. In our global Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) business, based in Zürich-Oerlikon, we deliver advanced solutions with the highest standards of reliability and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of strategically important projects in a global, matrix organization. You will lead cross-functional teams across regions, act as a key interface to international customers, and drive successful project delivery while contributing to continuous improvement and long-term value creation. How you’ll make an impact Lead the end-to-end execution of complex, international projects from commercial handover to successful closure, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, quality, and financial targets Act as the primary interface to global customers, building trusted relationships and leading high-impact engagements, including technical discussions and factory acceptance tests Drive proactive risk and opportunity management, applying a strategic mindset to ensure sustainable project outcomes Maintain full accountability for project performance, including financial steering, resource planning, and forecasting in close alignment with controlling Lead contract execution, including change and claim management, safeguarding both customer satisfaction and business interests Foster cross-functional collaboration and alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams in a global setup Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and actively shape best practices within the project management function Your background Proven track record (7+ years) managing complex projects in an industrial or technology-driven environment, ideally with international exposure Demonstrated ability to lead stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior customer representatives and internal leadership Strong commercial acumen with solid expertise in financial steering, risk management, and contract execution Confident communicator with the ability to influence, negotiate, and present effectively in an international context Experience working in matrix organizations and leading cross-cultural teams Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, IPMA) are an advantage Fluent in German or French; business fluent in English is mandatory 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.