R&D Team Manager - Digital Technologies - India Development Center

About the Position

R&D Team Manager - Digital Technologies - India Development Center

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) is a research and development facility with around 500 R&D engineers, specialists, and experts, who focus on creating and sustaining digital solutions, new products, and technology. This includes product integration, testing, cybersecurity, and certification. The India Development Centre is situated in Chennai and Bangalore. IDC collaborates with the R&D and Research centers of Hitachi Energy, which are spread across more than 15 locations throughout 12 countries.

In the past 20 years, IDC has secured more than 200 international papers and 150+ patents.

Mission Statement: Advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure. As the pioneering technology leader, we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today's generations and those to come.

Responsibilities

• Lead a highly knowledgeable team of Engineers and specialists, ensuring development and retention.
• Manage operational tasks for the team, ensuring high-quality output.
• Create and drive the team’s vision connected with the organization’s vision & strategy.
• Take ownership of developing the team’s competence and work processes.
• Encourage collaboration with receiving organizations and the Global team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Requirements

• At least an Engineering Degree, preferably in a relevant technology field (e.g., Software Systems, Power Systems, Power Electronics).
• Knowledge in HVAC / HVDC / FACTS technology is an advantage.
• Passion for people and technology, strong in decision-making, and the right inner drive to take on full responsibility for your scope and deliver on time in a dynamic environment.
• Prior experience in R&D and people management is preferable.
• Sound understanding of R&D activities and power system business/projects.
• Mastery of spoken and written English.
• Genuine team player that seeks and enjoys collaboration with peers and partners.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time employment
• On-site work arrangement
• Opportunity to work in a global leader in electrification
• Be part of a team advancing sustainable energy solutions

About the Company

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.