R&D Business Manager

Business Information
Business requirement is for Department Manager (Technology Center – South Asia) in the High Voltage Business at Maneja, Vadodara
,
India. The position needs a skilled and motivated individual.

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

Hitachi Energy's EconiQ high-voltage portfolio eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. The EconiQ line has achieved two world's first – the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called EconiQ retrofill and the breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & deliver within timelines is essential. The candidate will need to have excellent collaboration & communications skills.

Mission Statement
As the R&D Department Manager for TC south Asia at Hitachi Energy India, you will be responsible for managing the development of new HV products for High Voltage Circuit Breakers and Switchgear in collaboration with other technology centers of Hitachi Energy globally. You will play a pivotal role in developing a competent and skilled team that is equipped to develop and introduce new HV products in the product portfolio.

Your Responsibilities

• Product Development: Identify projects for new product development needs with product management and technology managers. Develop & drive strategic plans for the implementation of project to reach the right products within cost, budgets and time. Collaborate with Global Product Management and Technology Management to ensure proper product tech. requirements, project and cost.
• Responsibility for developing a strong team(s) that are highly skilled and develop and retain them. Develop resources in areas like design, simulations, project management and testing. Encourage R&D teams to drive product innovation, development, and enhancement initiatives.
• Collaboration with global TC team: Collaborate with global experts and other TC projects managers to manage cross TC projects to reach the desired goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, SCM, product management to ensure seamless execution of projects and seamless introduction into production.
• Regulatory Compliance stay abreast of regulatory requirements and standards relevant to high voltage products and ensure compliance in product design and development.
• 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 bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 to 6 years of professional work experience.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP Module.
• Strong Follow up and Expedite Materials skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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.