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Global Application Specialist-Quote Tools Configurators

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Global Application Specialist-Quote Tools Configurators

Chennai, India

Business Information:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2300 skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub.. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

Mission Statement:

As a Global Configurator Deployment Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our product customization processes. Your responsibilities encompass both configuration governance and master data management. The primary responsibility of the Global Application specialist is to onboard various Transformer products, into different types of configurators and Web shop. You are strongly involved in all operational activities and contributes to various areas, from solution design, through testing, deployment, configuration, and development to users' training.

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Configuration Management: Lead the deployment and maintenance of configuration data, including product specifications of complex industrial goods, costing, and pricing, collaborate closely with developers in order to ensure business satisfaction.
  • Business understanding: Develop business requirements based on company needs, drive ROI assessments for new developments.
  • Testing and Validation: Rigorously test and validate configuration models and scenarios.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and sales, to maintain consistency and accuracy in product configurations, creation of documentations and training material
  • Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyze configuration performance, incorporating customer feedback for improvements.
  • Training and Support: Provide training and support to factory and sales teams on configurator and web shop utilization.
  • Cross-Functional Project Management: Manage cross-functional projects related to configurator and web shop enhancements.
  • Communication: Facilitate communication between businesses and IT, resolving conflicts and gaining commitment.
  • Requirement Engineering: Determine which requirements are covered by standard functionalities and identify areas for enhancements.
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Analyze data from configurator and web shop usage to inform decision-making and improve tool effectiveness.
  • Core Data Elements: Manage critical master data objects, such as products, business partners, technical assets, and enterprise structures.
  • Data Compliance: Ensure compliance with data standards and policies.
  • Data Quality: Perform data cleansing, validation, and enrichment to maintain high-quality master data.
  • Data Integration: Support data migration, integration, and synchronization efforts.
  • Issue Resolution: Address data-related issues promptly and provide data support to stakeholders.
  • 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:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, IT, Engineering).
  • Experience working within a multinational company and managing cross-regional projects is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated excellence in project management.
  • Solid background in sales and marketing.
  • Knowledge of configuration strategies across various business archetypes.
  • Technical expertise in configuration and master data management.
  • Established proficiency in SalesForce.com.
  • Experience/knowledge in SAP SD, MM, Pricing
  • Familiarity with MS Project and Jira is beneficial.
  • Technical expertise in configuration and master data management tools.
  • Robust problem-solving capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration.
  • Previous experience in pricing is highly valued.
  • Comprehensive cost modelling and understanding of full cost models (highly advantageous).
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-101695
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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