R&D Project Manager in Substation Control

Role Overview: You will be the Project Manager/Owner at Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) with a focus on leading and coordinating projects related to grid control technologies. Your responsibilities will include managing projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering innovation in R&D projects through structured gate processes. You will be leveraging tools like MS Project, Primavera, and Azure DevOps to deliver impactful solutions efficiently. Key Responsibilities: - Lead R&D projects from concept to validation, applying structured gate process frameworks - Define project objectives and deliverables in alignment with organizational goals and customer requirements - Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, resource, and budget allocations - Communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to all relevant stakeholders and executive leadership - Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, simulation, testing, and product development - Manage third-party vendors and consultants involved in projects to ensure compliance with industry standards - Identify potential risks and challenges in project execution and implement mitigation strategies - Foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment, inspiring and motivating R&D teams - Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's or higher degree is a plus - Minimum 8+ years of experience in the Power industry - Knowledge of Project Management related to Power system studies, testing, control, and protection in an R&D environment - Experience in Power generation/FACTS/HVDC/Substation automation or Renewable sources integration is an advantage - Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project, Primavera, Azure DevOps, and managing Agile workflows - Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills - Ability to think strategically, understand the big picture, and adjust solutions to diverse audiences - Experience in working in a multi-cultural team will be valued - Proficiency in spoken and written English language (Note: Omitted the additional details about the company as they were not present in the provided job description),