R&D Project Manager - Bushings

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a R&D Project Manager - Bushings for the Transformers Business to join their team in Bushing R&D, TC India, Vadodara,  India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business’s comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company’s transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement:

• R&D project management for developing new products or technologies in transformer bushings

• In a lead role, project manager is responsible for project handover and meeting deliverables in each stage of project lifecycle. Project manager holds a key role in identifying resource requirements, organizing project team, developing project schedules, monitoring project status, and ensuring timely completion of a project within given budget allocation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Understand project objective, scope, resources, budget, and timeline

• Project planning, risk assessment, budget estimation, data management, technology transfer

• Organize project team and assign responsibilities, establish and maintain relationship with stakeholders

• Coordinate regularly with different teams, reviewers, stakeholders, and global product group managers

• Monitor project activities, update project status, escalate problems, present deliverables and outcomes

• Maintain relevant project documents for assessment, review, and project handover

• Guide, motivate, and encourage project team for timely completion of project

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

• 5+ years of experience in project management

• Strong technical knowledge of transformer bushings or relevant electrical or high voltage products

• Knowledge of product development, product lifecycle management, customer relationship management

• Knowledge of contractual, legal, commercial, and financial aspects of business

• Strong attitude towards result orientation, proactiveness, resilience, commitment, self-motivation

• Strong ability of multitasking, complex problem solving, data analysis, effective communication

• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, negotiation skills, conflict resolution skills

• Project management professional (PMP) certification and training is an asset

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required