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Group Manager - Digital & Development ( Transformers)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Group Manager - Digital & Development ( Transformers)

Chennai, India

Business Information:
The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest engineering hub. The India Operations Centre is a key aspect of the Power Grids business Power Up transformation program. The INOPC team at Chennai supports Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Power Grid business. To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

Mission Statement:

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As Group Manager at INOPC Transformer Business, Chennai you will be responsible for a given Group's strategy, operation, resource planning, competence development and people development. Group will consist of number of line functions / teams. You need to collaborate with various cross-functional group/teams, suppliers and customers. 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. Your leadership skills will be required to make your group success in every direction.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Resource planning medium to long term and allocation based on the forecast of deliverables & projects in collaboration with global organization.
  • Ensure KPI of the department (e.g. on time delivery, FPY, productivity).
  • Ensure achieving financial budget.
  • Define roadmap and timeline for the Digital & Development team
  • Define and adhere to the product line budget, including distributing it and tracking the budget of the different projects.
  • Be responsible for the quality and time of the deliverables and the meeting of requirements.
  • Be responsible for the team members' technical growth, coordinate their goals, participate in their successes and learn from their failures.
  • Represent the team with stakeholders, champion their needs, and advertise their skills.
  • Remove obstacles/impediments for the developing teams.
  • Stakeholder Management through continuous interaction with employees and senior management across the globe.
  • Drive the development process, suggests improvements, works in close collaboration with the Global Stakeholders (GPG Managers | Engineering Managers | Technology Center Leads | R&D Team Leads | Global Engineering centers).
  • Knowledge to define agile working practices, CI/CD development processes, delivery management processes to integrate complete SLDC.
  • Manage people and resources (talent acquisition and retention, training, career planning, resource management, mitigation of organization risks).
  • Ensure the adherence to the Verification and Validation strategy, policies, and processes.
  • Be responsible for certification and compliance (ensure, optimize, and drive the release of the projects, including acceptance tests, compliance to cybersecurity and certification, etc...).
  • 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 engineering with Electrical / Mechanical is preferred.
  • Has previous experience of Line Manager/Team Leader for 3-5 years with a team size of at least 20+.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience Transformer Design, Engineering & product Development.
  • Knowledge in development of Transformer Digital Product (Data Aggregator, DGA, Bushing & Tap Changer Monitor) is a plus.
  • Knowledge in latest technologies like BIM, Digital Twin, Data & Digital engineering is plus.
  • Familiarity with Digital engineering and software architecting approaches, methods, and tools.
  • Experience with Software Development processes, CI/CD, delivery management and working in a fully agile environment.
  • Creativity, enthusiasm, and result orientation.
  • Passionate about processes, always looking for new ways to streamline activities.
  • Flexible, well organized, driven problem solver, solutions-oriented, willingness to take initiative, delivers on time and according to expectations.
  • Proficient working with international distributed teams with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • A skilled communicator, with high intercultural sensitivity and who can interface with stakeholders.
  • 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-JID3-108121
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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