Sobre este puesto de Innovation Project Specialist en Hitachi
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:
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic, action-oriented
Innovation 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.
How you will make an impact
- Lead end-to-end execution of open innovation projects, including planning, stakeholder alignment, scope management, risk mitigation, and progress reporting
- Coordinate collaboration with startups, technology providers, universities, research institutes, and other external partners to address technical and business challenges
- Drive innovation pilots, proof-of-concepts, and technology evaluations, ensuring clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and effective knowledge capture
- Facilitate technical problem definition and translate business needs into structured innovation projects and work packages
- Work closely with R&D, Operations, Product Management, and business sponsors to ensure alignment between innovation activities and business priorities
- Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables while balancing multiple initiatives in parallel
- Support the identification, assessment, and maturation of emerging technologies relevant to the transformer business
- Ensure transparency and governance by tracking KPIs, project milestones, technical outcomes, lessons learned, and risks
- Act as the key interface connecting Innovation, Engineering, Operations, and external ecosystem partners
Your background
- Degree in Engineering, Innovation Management, Technology Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3–6 years of experience in technical project management, engineering, innovation, R&D, product development, or consulting
- Hands-on experience leading cross-functional technical projects involving multiple stakeholders and external partners
- Experience managing pilots, proof-of-concepts, technology evaluations, or product/process development initiatives
- Strong planning, prioritization, execution, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in complex, global, matrixed environments
- Confident communicator, comfortable interacting with engineers, researchers, startups, suppliers, and senior stakeholders
- Practical problem-solver with a structured, delivery-focused mindset
- Genuine interest in technology, innovation, and bringing new solutions into industrial applications
- Knowledge of the manufacturing technologies, or energy sector is considered a strong advantage
More about us
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:
Private medical care and life insurance
Access to fitness and wellness programs
Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
Company events and team‑building activities
Psychological support program
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
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Background Screening and Security Checks
As 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.
