Location:Lodz, Lodz, PolandJob ID: R0123325Date Posted:2026-07-30Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The opportunityHitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic, action-orientedInnovation Project Specialist to drive the execution of open innovation projects across the global transformer business.In this highly collaborative role, you will lead and coordinate innovation projects that bring together internal stakeholders, startups, technology partners, suppliers, universities, and research organizations to solve strategic technical challenges and accelerate the adoption of new technologies.Working at the core of the Global Innovation Organization, you will transform innovation opportunities into structured projects, pilots, and technical implementations that create measurable business value. You will act as the central point of coordination between business needs, technical experts, external partners, and delivery teams, ensuring successful project execution from concept to validation.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is motivated by bringing innovative technologies into real-world transformer applications.<h2>How you will make an impact</h2><ul><li>Lead end-to-end execution of open innovation projects, including planning, stakeholder alignment, scope management, risk mitigation, and progress reporting</li><li>Coordinate collaboration with startups, technology providers, universities, research institutes, and other external partners to address technical and business challenges</li><li>Drive innovation pilots, proof-of-concepts, and technology evaluations, ensuring clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and effective knowledge capture</li><li>Facilitate technical problem definition and translate business needs into structured innovation projects and work packages</li><li>Work closely with R&amp;D, Operations, Product Management, and business sponsors to ensure alignment between innovation activities and business priorities</li><li>Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables while balancing multiple initiatives in parallel</li><li>Support the identification, assessment, and maturation of emerging technologies relevant to the transformer business</li><li>Ensure transparency and governance by tracking KPIs, project milestones, technical outcomes, lessons learned, and risks</li><li>Act as the key interface connecting Innovation, Engineering, Operations, and external ecosystem partners  </li></ul><h2>Your background</h2><ul><li>Degree in Engineering, Innovation Management, Technology Management, Business Administration, or a related field</li><li>3–6 years of experience in technical project management, engineering, innovation, R&amp;D, product development, or consulting</li><li>Hands-on experience leading cross-functional technical projects involving multiple stakeholders and external partners</li><li>Experience managing pilots, proof-of-concepts, technology evaluations, or product/process development initiatives</li><li>Strong planning, prioritization, execution, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Experience working in complex, global, matrixed environments</li><li>Confident communicator, comfortable interacting with engineers, researchers, startups, suppliers, and senior stakeholders</li><li>Practical problem-solver with a structured, delivery-focused mindset</li><li>Genuine interest in technology, innovation, and bringing new solutions into industrial applications</li><li>Knowledge of the manufacturing technologies, or energy sector is considered a strong advantage</li></ul>More about us<h2>At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: </h2><ul><li><h2>Private medical care and life insurance​</h2></li><li><h2>Access to fitness and wellness programs​</h2></li><li><h2>Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​</h2></li><li><h2>Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​</h2></li><li><h2>Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​</h2></li><li><h2>Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​</h2></li><li><h2>Company events and team‑building activities​</h2></li><li><h2>Psychological support program​</h2></li></ul><h3></h3></div>Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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Innovation Project Specialist

Location:Lodz, Lodz, PolandJob ID: R0123325Date Posted:2026-07-30Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The opportunityHitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic, action-orientedInnovation Project Specialist to drive the execution of open innovation projects across the global transformer business.In this highly collaborative role, you will lead and coordinate innovation projects that bring together internal stakeholders, startups, technology partners, suppliers, universities, and research organizations to solve strategic technical challenges and accelerate the adoption of new technologies.Working at the core of the Global Innovation Organization, you will transform innovation opportunities into structured projects, pilots, and technical implementations that create measurable business value. You will act as the central point of coordination between business needs, technical experts, external partners, and delivery teams, ensuring successful project execution from concept to validation.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is motivated by bringing innovative technologies into real-world transformer applications.<h2>How you will make an impact</h2><ul><li>Lead end-to-end execution of open innovation projects, including planning, stakeholder alignment, scope management, risk mitigation, and progress reporting</li><li>Coordinate collaboration with startups, technology providers, universities, research institutes, and other external partners to address technical and business challenges</li><li>Drive innovation pilots, proof-of-concepts, and technology evaluations, ensuring clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and effective knowledge capture</li><li>Facilitate technical problem definition and translate business needs into structured innovation projects and work packages</li><li>Work closely with R&amp;D, Operations, Product Management, and business sponsors to ensure alignment between innovation activities and business priorities</li><li>Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables while balancing multiple initiatives in parallel</li><li>Support the identification, assessment, and maturation of emerging technologies relevant to the transformer business</li><li>Ensure transparency and governance by tracking KPIs, project milestones, technical outcomes, lessons learned, and risks</li><li>Act as the key interface connecting Innovation, Engineering, Operations, and external ecosystem partners  </li></ul><h2>Your background</h2><ul><li>Degree in Engineering, Innovation Management, Technology Management, Business Administration, or a related field</li><li>3–6 years of experience in technical project management, engineering, innovation, R&amp;D, product development, or consulting</li><li>Hands-on experience leading cross-functional technical projects involving multiple stakeholders and external partners</li><li>Experience managing pilots, proof-of-concepts, technology evaluations, or product/process development initiatives</li><li>Strong planning, prioritization, execution, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Experience working in complex, global, matrixed environments</li><li>Confident communicator, comfortable interacting with engineers, researchers, startups, suppliers, and senior stakeholders</li><li>Practical problem-solver with a structured, delivery-focused mindset</li><li>Genuine interest in technology, innovation, and bringing new solutions into industrial applications</li><li>Knowledge of the manufacturing technologies, or energy sector is considered a strong advantage</li></ul>More about us<h2>At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: </h2><ul><li><h2>Private medical care and life insurance​</h2></li><li><h2>Access to fitness and wellness programs​</h2></li><li><h2>Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​</h2></li><li><h2>Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​</h2></li><li><h2>Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​</h2></li><li><h2>Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​</h2></li><li><h2>Company events and team‑building activities​</h2></li><li><h2>Psychological support program​</h2></li></ul><h3></h3></div>Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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