Global R&D Operation & PMO Manager

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Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy Job ID: R0121297 Date Posted: 2026-03-17 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity As the Head of R&D Operations, you will be part of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation Products Group Technology and R&D organization. Our team is responsible for the active management of product and solution technologies spanning protection, control, automation, and communication products, as well as systems and solutions supporting power generation, transmission, sub‑transmission, and distribution network applications. We deliver a comprehensive portfolio of world‑class products that enable the digitalization of our customers’ operations. The primary objective of R&D Operations is to ensure that all activities carried out within the R&D community adhere to company procedures, health, safety and environmental requirements, cost structures, performance targets, and schedule commitments. Our leaders play a critical role in fostering inclusion and diversity of thought—key drivers of innovation and collaboration across the organization. We are looking for som...