Project Manager - R&D
Be part of a global, diverse, and dynamic team leading the charge in the energy transition.
At Hitachi Energy’s R&D Center in Zaragoza, you will join a community dedicated to developing next‑generation dry‑type transformers, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and global R&D teams.
We are looking for an R&D Project Manager / Project Support. You will play a key role in keeping our projects organized and running smoothly: managing documentation, tracking costs, preparing reports, coordinating with stakeholders, and handling administrative processes linked to R&D project execution.
How you’ll make an impact
- Manage and maintain project documentation for dry‑type transformer development.
- Support planning and administrative tasks for the PMO.
- Coordinate cross‑functional inputs across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and testing.
- Prepare, update, and track monthly cost sheets and financial project reports.
- Handle purchase orders, workshop orders, and procurement follow‑ups.
- Ensure transparent communication on project scope, timing, and deliverables.
- Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.
A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.
Your background
- Experience in administrative roles, ideally supporting projects or technical/industrial environments.
- Knowledge of SAP; familiarity with Planner, OnePlan, or similar tools.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work across teams.
- Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders.
- Technical curiosity or basic understanding of electrical products is a plus.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
