Team Manager - HVDC C&P Protection

The opportunity:

As Team Manager at INOPC-HVDC, Chennai you will be responsible for a given team’s operation, resource allocation, development of competence and people development. You will also need to collaborate with various cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers. You will work at the global market with possibility to many exciting travels to look forward to. You will be part of local management and act as a “sounding board” within the organization. Analysis and risk management will also be among your tasks. You will in many ways be the person at the center of things. Together with the tender responsible you will also handle tender calculations and pricing models.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Responsible for medium- to long-term resource planning and allocation, based on tender and project forecasts in collaboration with the global organization.

• Accountable for ensuring departmental KPI such as on-time delivery, quality, and productivity—are consistently met, while also achieving the financial budget.

• Review and approve techno-economic proposals submitted by the team for tenders and projects, with a focus on risk assessment and opportunity evaluation.

• Lead regular reviews and follow-ups with project teams, cross-functional departments, suppliers, and customers to ensure alignment and progress.

• Oversee recruitment activities in accordance with the approved headcount (HC) budget.

• Provide technical support and contribute actively to project execution and organizational goals.

• Conduct performance assessments and reviews for team members, and set clear, measurable targets for direct reports.

• Identify individual development needs within the team and implement tailored development plans.

• Recognize key competency areas and establish effective succession planning strategies.

• Demonstrate and promote core values of safety and integrity by taking accountability for actions and supporting colleagues and the business.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. (ISO37001: Anti-bribery re-certification )

• 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:

• BE or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.

• You should have 13+ years of experience in Control & Protection Engineering Design & Operational work.

• You must have knowledge in Power Systems & Control & Protection.

• ·You should have knowledge in p rocess structuring & process management.

• Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills