Business R&D Manager - System Solutions - IDC

Business Information:

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. DC 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:

We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic.  Hitachi Energy has a proven record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for team, manage planning, execution of research and development (R&D) activities and resources.

• Ensure quality, cost, timeliness of deliverables and stakeholders satisfaction.

• Ensure cross-function, cross tech. line/business collaboration e.g. product management, portfolio management etc.

• People management, promote sustainable competence and talent development.

• Create inspiring team’s vision connected with organization’s vision & strategy, promote innovation spirit and operation excellence.

• Committed to foster a culture of health, safety and integrity woven in everyday work.

• Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids Leadership Pillars as a leader which means live our vision, work together, deliver promises and develop people.

Your Background:

• You have master’s degree and strong technical background within power system, preferably in HVDC, FACTS etc.

• Passion for people and technology. You are smart collaborator, strong in decision making, and have right inner drive to deliver in a dynamic environment.

• Prior experience in R&D and in people management are preferable.

• Proficiency in English is a requirement as you will be part of a company that operates on the global arena.