Location:Genoa, Ligura, ItalyJob ID: R0111352Date Posted:2026-01-02Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityWe are seeking a Global Product Manager to lead the strategy and vision of control and automation product line of Power Conversion Solution product portfolio. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic product management responsibilities. You will define and maintain the product roadmap, manage the product lifecycle, and build compelling business cases to drive growth. As a thought leader, you will shape the future of control and automation product line of Power Conversion Solutions product portfolio. You will be working in multiple domains like energy storage applications, renewable integration and latest technologies by ensuring our product line is compliance with grid codes, cybersecurity standards, and operational technology best practices. How you'll make an impact<ul><li>Develop and maintain the global product roadmap for control and automation product line in PCS product portfolio.</li><li>Identify market growth opportunities - collect, verify, and define market requirements for control &amp; automation solution for different customer segments.</li><li>Build business cases for new product developments and enhancements, aligning with market trends and customer needs.</li><li>Translate complex market and customer requirements into clear, actionable specifications for the R&amp;D team, leveraging your deep technical knowledge in control and automation.</li><li>Ensure our product solutions are compliance with international grid codes, cybersecurity requirements, and OT operational standards.</li><li>Act as a thought leader, influencing industry standards and representing the company in technical forums and conferences as well as participating in customer meetings and drive the development of the solution requirements.</li><li>Work goal oriented in close collaboration with different internal business units and functions, end customers and development teams. Communicating and coordinating with people of different technical backgrounds is a key success factor.</li><li>Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>MSc/BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related fields.</li><li>10+ years of hands-on experience with deep understanding for Power conversion systems, electrical grid automation and solution development in the field of renewable energy or battery energy storage</li><li>Knowledge of power systems, LV, MV and HV electrical equipment, switchgears, generation equipment. Understanding about power system simulation models and impact on grid code compliance, Knowledge of components such as RTUs, protocol gateway, SCADA, PLCs, plant networking. </li><li>Strong understanding of control systems, plant automation, grid code compliance, and OT cybersecurity.</li><li>Proven ability to develop product strategies, roadmaps, and business cases</li><li>Personable, pro-active, professional and able to demonstrate full commitment to exceptional customer care and service in all activities.</li><li>Compelling communication, negotiation and presentation skills incl. e.g., able to give keynote speeches in customer workshops and trainings.</li><li>Proactivity, flexibility, good communication, interpersonal and team working skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across global teams and travel internationally (~20% of the time)</li></ul>More about usWe offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. <h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Global Product Manager - Automation

Location:Genoa, Ligura, ItalyJob ID: R0111352Date Posted:2026-01-02Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityWe are seeking a Global Product Manager to lead the strategy and vision of control and automation product line of Power Conversion Solution product portfolio. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic product management responsibilities. You will define and maintain the product roadmap, manage the product lifecycle, and build compelling business cases to drive growth. As a thought leader, you will shape the future of control and automation product line of Power Conversion Solutions product portfolio. You will be working in multiple domains like energy storage applications, renewable integration and latest technologies by ensuring our product line is compliance with grid codes, cybersecurity standards, and operational technology best practices.&nbsp;How you'll make an impact<ul><li>Develop and maintain the global product roadmap for control and automation product line in PCS product portfolio.</li><li>Identify market growth opportunities - collect, verify, and define market requirements for control &amp; automation solution for different customer segments.</li><li>Build business cases for new product developments and enhancements, aligning with market trends and customer needs.</li><li>Translate complex market and customer requirements into clear, actionable specifications for the R&amp;D team, leveraging your deep technical knowledge in control and automation.</li><li>Ensure our product solutions are compliance with international grid codes, cybersecurity requirements, and OT operational standards.</li><li>Act as a thought leader, influencing industry standards and representing the company in technical forums and conferences as well as participating in customer meetings and drive the development of the solution requirements.</li><li>Work goal oriented in close collaboration with different internal business units and functions, end customers and development teams. Communicating and coordinating with people of different technical backgrounds is a key success factor.</li><li>Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>MSc/BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related fields.</li><li>10+ years of hands-on experience&nbsp;with deep understanding for Power conversion systems,&nbsp;electrical grid automation and solution development&nbsp;in the field of renewable energy or battery energy storage</li><li>Knowledge of power systems, LV, MV and HV electrical equipment, switchgears, generation equipment. Understanding about power system simulation models and impact on grid code compliance, Knowledge of components such as RTUs, protocol gateway, SCADA, PLCs, plant networking.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong understanding of control systems, plant automation, grid code compliance, and OT cybersecurity.</li><li>Proven ability to develop product strategies, roadmaps, and business cases</li><li>Personable, pro-active, professional and able to demonstrate full commitment to exceptional customer care and service in all activities.</li><li>Compelling communication, negotiation and presentation skills incl. e.g., able to give keynote speeches in customer workshops and trainings.</li><li>Proactivity, flexibility, good communication, interpersonal and team working skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across global teams and travel internationally (~20% of the time)</li></ul>More about usWe offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.&nbsp;<h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

Global Product Manager - Automation

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