Global Product Manager - Automation (m/f/d)

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. is looking for a Global Product Manager to lead the strategy and vision of its control and automation product line within the Power Conversion Solutions portfolio. The role combines deep technical expertise with product management responsibilities: defining and maintaining the product roadmap, managing the product lifecycle and building business cases to drive growth. It is a full-time position based in Genoa.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the global product roadmap for the control and automation product line.
• Identify market growth opportunities and define market requirements for different customer segments.
• Build business cases for new products and enhancements, and turn customer needs into actionable specifications for the R&D team.
• Ensure product solutions comply with international grid codes, cybersecurity requirements and OT operational standards.
• Act as a thought leader, representing the company in technical forums and conferences and driving solution requirements in customer meetings.
• Work closely with internal business units, end customers and development teams.

Required profile

• MSc/BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with power conversion systems, electrical grid automation and solution development in renewable energy or battery energy storage.
• Knowledge of power systems, LV, MV and HV equipment, switchgear, generation equipment, RTUs, protocol gateways, SCADA, PLCs and plant networking.
• Proven ability to develop product strategies, roadmaps and business cases.
• Good communication, negotiation and presentation skills, including giving keynote speeches in customer workshops and trainings.
• Ability to collaborate across global teams and travel internationally about 20% of the time.

Required skills

• Control systems, plant automation and grid code compliance
• OT cybersecurity
• Power system simulation models and their impact on grid code compliance

What we offer

• Minimum salary in Italy of 52,700 EUR gross per year, depending on location, skills and experience.
• Incentive plan, lunch tickets, health insurance, pension fund and welfare.
• Flexible working hours, hybrid work model, well-being platform, family care benefits, parking and partnerships.