Service Manager Automation Platforms

Location Bengaluru Karnataka India Job ID R0092011 Date Posted 2025-08-08 Company Name HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession Job Category IT Telecom Internet Job Schedule Full time Remote No The opportunity You as a Service Manager for Automation Platforms will be part of Hitachi Energy business and reporting to the Global IT Domain Manager for Integration and Automation Platforms You will be responsible for leading and supervising a global team that designs and builds Automation Solutions as well as operates supports maintains and governs them on the global Automation Platform Your responsibilities also include that Automation solution service platform provides required functionality and meets the cost expectations of business The aim is to provide effective responsive IT design build services and implement IT solutions based on the demand generated by the business and to enable Hitachi Energy business with leading edge solutions to create long-term competitive advantage leveraging new advanced technologies How you ll make an impact Partnering with IT and business design build implement and operate automation solutions Execute and or ensure execution of IT Strategy Processes and Standards Ensure service and automation solutions compliance with all relevant Hitachi Energy policies and regulations - IT security ITGC data protection etc Governance and Stakeholder management drive delivery alignment with business and IT functions to ensure automation needs and opportunities are identified prioritized validated and communicated to all respective partners Financial management of the service Lead a delivery team of internal employees and third party service provider Ensure service delivery adherence to defined SLAs and KPIs and that SLAs and KPIs are fit for purpose Manage service provider delivery performance Partnering and in alignment with IT and Functions teams and the Business using internal team and 3rd Party IT Suppliers to design build and implement appropriate Automation Solutions leading to improved efficiency or operational functionality Working with the relevant stakeholders to ensure the use of technology to execute recurring tasks or processes in a business where manual effort can be replaced Ensuring Automation Solutions are fit for purpose user friendly and run in a sustainable manner Actively participate in building end-to-end business cases and consolidating them into a strategic Automation solution roadmap IT Delivery in further developing implementing and executing the Automation capability within Integration and Automation Platforms Domain Ensuring delivery model is reflecting changing company needs and is in-line with IT delivery framework and model Ensuring effective management of all Platform services - covering SLA OLA management process management and compliance release strategy demand planning delivery management and continuous service improvement Ensuring flawless delivery of agreed projects on time and on budget following agreed methodology Taking full accountability for RPA Automation Services based on Automation Anywhere technology Collaborating with various stakeholders to understand demand towards IT Automation capabilities as well as promoting those capabilities within the organisation Alignment within the Automation Solutions Community and Business Functions for processes affecting several areas of business to deliver projects with transversal added value Proactively developing and maintaining appropriate IT competence within Automation service ensuring alignment to given IT goals and compliance with Hitachi Energy Cyber Security IT Architecture and any other relevant internal and external standards and any other applicable directives and guidelines Providing input for further development of IT internal standards Providing input for budgeting Managing assigned budget effectively and delivery of activities within agreed schedules and costs Regularly updating actuals and forecast Drive operational alignment with Business and IT Functions to ensure various needs and opportunities are identified prioritized validated and communicated to all respective partners Drive automation topic across the organization Providing input for any incident change or project that has or might have a major impact on the domain and or overall of IT Informing relevant IT colleagues on any change or project activities which may have a major impact on the others areas of responsibility Governance for assigned tasks executing all actions in IT processes according to agreed RACIS specification Enforcing use of established tools methods and procedures within the team Facilitate governance for Automation work on improvements as required own end-to-end governance of Automation Solutions Contributing to the development of the Hitachi Energy IT Strategy as required Implementing and executing strategic objectives and targets for the global Platforms Applications P A organization against which performance can be measured e g effectiveness efficiency quality and business domain satisfaction levels Ensure that Automation Platforms strategy is defined and implemented in full alignment with the overall IT and P A strategy Ensuring that the area of responsibility is properly organized staffed skilled and directed Guiding motivating and developing teams within HR policies for the benefit of both Hitachi Energy IT and the employee Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines 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 A Master s or Bachelor s degree or equivalent in computer science engineering or business management Full functional knowledge across own functional area and affinity with technology of Automation Solutions Experience in supporting the Business in prioritizing portfolio of projects and delivering agreed portfolio Experience in running Automation services with hybrid internal third party teams on global scale Experience with different engagement models with third-party providers - managed services T M outcome-based Exposure to business processes in various functional areas cross functional knowledge and solid experience in support processes and organization Experience with regards to technology use and introduction agile iterative product development life cycle A track record of successful delivery of information technology automation solutions and services Leadership skills including the ability to influence effectively in a matrix environment Proficiency in both spoken written English language is required Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response