BST GI Application Teamlead - R&D

As the Application Team Lead for the Business Solution Team (BST) at Hitachi Energy, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of skilled Application Managers within the Grid Integration BST department. Your primary role will involve managing a diverse portfolio of business applications that support the Grid Integration initiatives. Your focus will be on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and service excellence to ensure optimal application performance and contribute to the strategic goals of the business. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the applications adhere to IT processes and compliance standards, while also reporting on application performance and health to the IT management teams. - Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of BST Grid Integration (GI) Application Managers, promoting their professional growth and development. - Set clear goals and expectations, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and prepare reports on application performance, health, and key initiatives. - Allocate resources, prioritize tasks, and ensure optimal application support and project delivery while adhering to IT processes and compliance standards. - Collaborate with business leaders and the global Grid Integration team to align application strategies and solutions with local and global objectives. - Oversee exceptional application support and maintenance, maintain high user satisfaction, and effectively communicate updates, challenges, and opportunities. - Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, optimizing the application landscape and maximizing business value. - Proven Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading and managing IT teams, focusing on developing and motivating individuals. - Application Management Expertise: Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, service delivery best practices, and ITIL frameworks. - Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization and with external partners. - Strategic Thinking & Planning: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with business objectives. - Reporting & Analytical Skills: Experience in preparing and presenting clear and concise reports to management. - IT Process & Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with ITIL processes and relevant compliance frameworks.,