Project Manager to the Chief of Staff

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to powering the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, secure, resilient, and affordable, making electricity more accessible to all and empowering societies to thrive. Are you ready to apply your project management and visual storytelling skills to support our leadership in driving the transition to a sustainable energy future?

The opportunity

As Project Manager reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will take on a high-visibility role with a diverse scope of responsibilities, from creating impactful presentations and briefings to driving clear and effective communications. While you will lead some strategic initiatives end-to-end, a core part of your focus will be on supporting or monitoring a variety of projects and key topics of interest to the CEO. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring these priorities move forward, while full project management for complex or large-scale initiatives will be handled by dedicated project managers. The true appeal of this position is the wide breadth of topics you will encounter, requiring a person who can quickly adapt and brings a strong hands-on attitude to every task. You will work with fantastic people in a dynamic, global setting and unique proximity to leadership and strategic decision-making. To succeed in this role, you bring a high level of energy, structured way of working and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop, review, and contribute to impactful presentations for executive leadership and external stakeholders
• Drive and monitor key priorities within the CEO Office, provide regular executive reports, and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Conduct research on specific topics, and prepare or review briefing materials with touch points with multiple stakeholders defined case by case
• Support and monitor a variety of cross-functional projects, or lead some strategic initiatives end-to-end, aligned with the company’s transformation objectives
• Prepare communications for internal and external stakeholders
• Perform business analyses and develop or contribute to business cases

Your background

• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; a degree in Engineering or Energy is equally welcome if paired with strong project management or corporate experience
• 5+ years of experience in Management Consulting, Finance, Project Management (certification preferred) or Communications
• Experience in the energy industry or affinity for engineering/technology are strong assets
• Experience in working in a multinational environment with senior stakeholders
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, including Copilot and digital collaboration tools
• Knowledge of project management and business intelligence tools is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in German or additional languages is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational and multitasking skills with a sharp eye for detail
• Discretion, flexibility, and a proactive service-oriented mindset
• Collaborative team player with high energy and a hands-on attitude
• Strong analytical skills, a structured way of working, and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow

More about us

The team of the Chief of Staff to the CEO ensures smooth and efficient executive operations while supporting the execution and oversight of strategic initiatives. It acts as a key liaison between the CEO and internal as well as external stakeholders, fostering clear communication and a seamless flow of information.