Overview
As Global Product Manager for the control and automation line in the Power Conversion Solutions portfolio, you define the roadmap and steer lifecycle to drive growth. You work across domains like energy storage and renewable integration, ensuring compliance with grid codes, cybersecurity, and OT standards. You influence industry standards and translate market needs into actionable specs for R&D.; You collaborate across functions and customers to deliver impactful, technically sound solutions.
Retribuzione / Benefits
Incentive Plan
Lunch tickets
Health Insurance
Pension Fund
Flexible working hours
Hybrid work model
Responsabilità
Develop and maintain the global roadmap for the control and automation line within PCS
Identify and define market opportunities across customer segments
Build business cases for new product developments and enhancements
Translate market and customer requirements into clear R&D; specifications
Ensure product solutions comply with grid codes, cybersecurity, and OT standards
Act as a thought leader, represent the company in technical forums and customer engagements
Collaborate with internal business units, customers, and development teams




Communicate and coordinate with diverse technical backgrounds to achieve goals
Embody core safety and integrity values in all actions
Requisiti fondamentali
MSc/BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related fields
7+ years of hands-on experience in power conversion systems, grid automation, and renewable energy or BESS
Knowledge of power systems, LV/MV/HV equipment, switchgear, and generation equipment
Understanding of power system simulation models and grid code compliance
Familiarity with RTUs, protocol gateways, SCADA, PLCs, and plant networking
Strong grasp of control systems, plant automation, grid code compliance, and OT cybersecurity
Proven ability to develop product strategies, roadmaps, and business cases
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Willingness to travel ~20% and work with global teams
Proactive and professional demeanor
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Collaborative, cross-functional mindset
Power conversion systems
Electrical grid automation
RTUs, protocol gateways, SCADA, PLCs

📌 Global Product Manager - Automation (M/F/D) (Milano)
🏢 Hitachi
📍 Milano