Location:

Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Job ID:

R0103644

Date Posted:

2025-08-18

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. What we deliver is used almost universally, with more than three quarters of the world’s population positively impacted by what we do. Founded on 100+ years of engineering heritage and enriched by diversity, we balance social, environmental and economic values for a sustainable society. We employ 38,000 experts in more than 90 countries.

For our research center in Krakow, Poland, one of our five research centers world-wide, we are searching a Research Center Manager Poland

The Research Center Manager will be part of the global management team of Hitachi Energy Research and report directly to the Global Head of Research.

How you’ll make an impact

Lead and manage the growing Hitachi Energy Research team in Krakow and its activities in line with the mission, ensuring relevant, high quality results and timely transfer into commercial success.
Ensure observance of health, safety, HR and legal regulations.
Monitor technology, market, policy, and regulatory developments with relevance to Hitachi Energy in the region.
Identify relevant innovative research challenges with commercial growth potential.
Attract and recruit researchers with leadership potential.
Build and maintain excellent relations with external and internal partners.
Ensure high quality project execution
Ensure that organization and projects stay within agreed budgets.
Take over topical global leadership responsibilities for Hitachi Energy Research as required.

Your background

PhD in a relevant technical discipline and academic track record.
Minimum 10 years related experience in R&D positions, preferably both in Research and Product Development.
Experience in people leadership.
Exceptional analytical, management and leadership skills.
Excellent written and spoken communication in English.
Global experience is beneficial.

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