Project Manager – Innovation Project

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails.

Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

We are seeking a proactive Project Manager, Innovation Projects to support and lead digital innovation initiatives. This role combines project management, business development, and business analysis responsibilities. The successful candidate will identify opportunities for innovation, build business cases, coordinate cross-functional projects, and ensure successful execution that delivers measurable business outcomes.

This role requires someone with strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage projects from concept to execution while engaging key stakeholders.

• Identify and assess opportunities for digital and innovation initiatives aligned with business objectives.

• Build compelling business cases and financial models to support new projects or technology adoption.

• Translate business requirements into clear, actionable functional specifications.

• Support business development efforts by identifying potential clients, partners, and growth opportunities related to innovation projects.

• Lead and coordinate innovation projects across departments and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and progress.

• Develop project plans, track milestones, manage risks, and ensure timely and successful delivery.

• Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effective use of resources.

• Apply Agile, hybrid, or traditional project management methodologies depending on project needs.

• Support deployment of pilots, digital solutions, and technology integration initiatives.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, to align objectives, gather insights, and drive adoption of solutions.

• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and demos to ensure clarity, engagement, and buy-in.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.

• Drive initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring tangible business outcomes and ROI.

• Monitor KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.

• Capture lessons learned and recommend enhancements for future projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5-10 years of experience in project management, business analysis, digital transformation, or innovation initiatives.

• Experience in business development, preparing business cases, and engaging clients or partners.

• Familiarity with rail, transportation is advantageous.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on business value.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional projects.

• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and innovation frameworks is preferred.

We look forward to receiving your application in just a few clicks via our career portal.

For further information about Hitachi Rail as an employer visit us on www.hitachirail.com/careers

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.