The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC), is a research and development facility with around 500 R&DEngineers, specialists, and experts focus on creating and sustaining digital solutions, new products and technology.This includes product integration, testing, cybersecurity, and certification. The India Development Centre is situatedin Chennai and Bangalore.As a
Project Manager/Owner
to lead and coordinate project. This role involves managing projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Foster innovation in Grid control technologies by leading R&D projects with structured gate processes and leveraging tools like MS Project, Primavera, and Azure DevOps. Deliver impactful solutions efficiently through agile practices, strong cross-functional teamwork, and technical excellence within the R&D environment.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- You will be responsible for leading R&D projects from concept to validation, applying structured gate process frameworks.
- To define project objectives and deliverables in alignment with organizational goals and customer requirements and develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource and budget allocations.
- To Communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to all relevant stakeholders, executive leadership and facilitate timely decision by presenting facts and figure.
- To Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, simulation, testing, and product development.
- Managing third-party vendors and consultants involved in projects and ensure all project activities comply with industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.
- To Identify potential risks and challenges in project execution and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
- To foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment and inspire and motivate R&D teams and collaborate with resources from functions across the company. Need to work with teams spread across globally.
- You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your Background
- Required bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering master’s or higher degree is a plus, with minimum 8+ years of experience in Power industry.
- Knowledge on Project Management experience related to Power system studies, testing, control and Protection in R&D Environment is required.
- Experience in Power generation/FACTS/HVDC/ Substation automation or Renewable sources integration is an added advantage.
- Proven experience with gate process methodologies and project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Azure DevOps), with a strong track record of managing Agile workflows and DevOps practices in a technical R&D environment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to think strategically, understand the big picture and adjust available solutions to diverse audiences.
- Experience in working in a multi-cultural team will be valued.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
More About Us
Excited about a new opportunity? If this sounds like you, we’d like to see your application! Our selection process is ongoing, so don’t wait—apply today!Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
