Location:Molinazzo di Monteggio, Ticino, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0142712Date Posted:2026-09-04Company Name:Hitachi Energy Dry Transformers Switzerland SAProfession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityJoin Hitachi Energy Dry Transformers Switzerland and take a key leadership role in shaping the future of project execution and customer excellence. As Factory Project Management Office (PMO) &amp; After Sales Leader, you will lead a team of Project Managers and After Sales professionals while driving project governance, fostering a project-centric culture, and ensuring alignment between strategic business objectives, operational priorities, and customer expectations. Operational excellence and customer satisfaction across the business processes are the critical aspects driven by the PMO Leader. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic business performance, develop a high-performing organization, and contribute to the global energy transition.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Lead and further develop the factory's Project Management Office and After Sales organization</li><li>Ensure successful delivery of complex customer projects, meeting safety, quality, cost, schedule, and contractual objectives</li><li>Drive project governance, standardization, and continuous improvement of PM methodologies, tools, and processes</li><li>Oversee the factory project portfolio, balancing resources, priorities, risks, and business objectives with active participation to Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) cycle</li><li>Strengthen project financial performance through effective risk and contract management, forecasting, cost control, and profitability optimization</li><li>Act as escalation point for critical projects, commercial, contractual, and customer-related matters</li><li>Foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, planning and fulfillment, quality, sales and finance teams</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers and After Sales teams while promoting a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous learning</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field</li><li>Minimum 8 years of experience in project management within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or energy-related environments</li><li>At least 3 years of people leadership experience managing Project Managers, PMOs, or project execution organizations</li><li>Proven track record of delivering complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation through completion</li><li>Experience establishing, developing, or leading Project Management Offices and governance frameworks</li><li>Strong knowledge of project financial management, risk management, contract management, and stakeholder engagement</li><li>Experience working with project management tools and ERP systems such as SAP</li><li>Fluency in English and Italian; technical knowledge of transformers or complex electrical equipment and project management certifications (PMP®, PRINCE2®, IPMA®) are considered strong advantages</li></ul>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. 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.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Factory Project Management Office (PMO) & After Sales Leader 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Location:Molinazzo di Monteggio, Ticino, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0142712Date Posted:2026-09-04Company Name:Hitachi Energy Dry Transformers Switzerland SAProfession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityJoin Hitachi Energy Dry Transformers Switzerland and take a key leadership role in shaping the future of project execution and customer excellence. As Factory Project Management Office (PMO) &amp; After Sales Leader, you will lead a team of Project Managers and After Sales professionals while driving project governance, fostering a project-centric culture, and ensuring alignment between strategic business objectives, operational priorities, and customer expectations. Operational excellence and customer satisfaction across the business processes are the critical aspects driven by the PMO Leader. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic business performance, develop a high-performing organization, and contribute to the global energy transition.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Lead and further develop the factory's Project Management Office and After Sales organization</li><li>Ensure successful delivery of complex customer projects, meeting safety, quality, cost, schedule, and contractual objectives</li><li>Drive project governance, standardization, and continuous improvement of PM methodologies, tools, and processes</li><li>Oversee the factory project portfolio, balancing resources, priorities, risks, and business objectives with active participation to Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) cycle</li><li>Strengthen project financial performance through effective risk and contract management, forecasting, cost control, and profitability optimization</li><li>Act as escalation point for critical projects, commercial, contractual, and customer-related matters</li><li>Foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, planning and fulfillment, quality, sales and finance teams</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers and After Sales teams while promoting a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous learning</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field</li><li>Minimum 8 years of experience in project management within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or energy-related environments</li><li>At least 3 years of people leadership experience managing Project Managers, PMOs, or project execution organizations</li><li>Proven track record of delivering complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation through completion</li><li>Experience establishing, developing, or leading Project Management Offices and governance frameworks</li><li>Strong knowledge of project financial management, risk management, contract management, and stakeholder engagement</li><li>Experience working with project management tools and ERP systems such as SAP</li><li>Fluency in English and Italian; technical knowledge of transformers or complex electrical equipment and project management certifications (PMP®, PRINCE2®, IPMA®) are considered strong advantages</li></ul>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. 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.

Factory Project Management Office (PMO) & After Sales Leader 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

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