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Project Manager – Process Improvement 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity 

Hitachi Energy is looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager Process Improvement to drive strategic optimization initiatives across business units. In this role, you will enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall operational performance through structured process improvements and digital transformation. 

How you’ll make an impact
 

  • Be in the lead to identify bottlenecks in an extended value chain involving key suppliers and a factory network

  • Lead a cross functional team of Continuous Improvement champions to drive and align all departments towards one common improvement goal

  • Drive major and measurable improvements in terms of delivery time reduction and output increase by implementing state-of-the-art methods such as Theory of Constraints (ToC)

  • Lead CI method trainings (e.g. A3 problem solving and ToC)

  • Monitor project progress, risks, and performance, and report to senior management  

  • Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement
     

Your background
 

  • Proven track record in delivering complex process optimization initiatives by applying Theory of Constraints (ToC)

  • Proven track record in the identification of bottlenecks in a complex supplier and factory network

  • Proven track record in extended value chain mapping especially including office work (e.g. engineering, procurement and planning)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset and strong result orientation

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills  

  • English is mandatory, German beneficial

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.  

Location Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job type Full time
Work arrangement On-Site
Experience Experienced
Job function Quality Management
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-07-30
Reference number R0131501

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. 

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. 

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.