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Manager, HVDC Control & Protection Hardware & IT/OT Products (Glasgow)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Manager, HVDC Control & Protection Hardware & IT/OT Products (Glasgow)

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HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems. You will be part of HVDC within the System Design division in Ludvika.

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We are looking for an engaging and driven person to lead the Product Area and Management team for HVDC Control & Protection Hardware & IT deliveries who wants to grow together with their team and the company. In this role you will lead a team of HVDC Control & Protection Hardware Design and IT/OT systems Team Managers leading teams supplying cubicle designs, SCADA systems and IT solutions for HVDC projects across the globe.

Our success is made possible by the dedication and competence of our people. Knowing this means we need leaders with a focus on developing and empowering their team and a dedication to the Hitachi Energy company values.

Living Hitachi Energy Leadership Pillars as a leader to engage, develop, grow our people to enable connection to purpose, people, potential and performance.

We are looking for an engaging and driven person to lead the cross functional HVDC team based in the United Kingdom. You will be part of HVDC team and report to the Head of Engineering.

This is a hybrid role based in Glasgow.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers within the HVDC engineering team.
  • Provide direction to the teams with technology, focus on safety, on-time delivery, quality, and margin improvement.
  • Support the project deliverables ensuring the KPI
  • Collaborate with the local and global management to align on the strategic and operational plans.
  • Responsible for process adherence and quality assurance.
  • Be a positive role model for your team and beyond by living Hitachi Energy's Leadership Pillars as a leader which means living our vision, working together, delivering promises, and developing people.
  • Manage the overall Hardware & IT/OT Management team within HVDC Engineering. Drive, together with your team, continuous improvements, find relevant KPIs, identify efficiency gains and working methods within teams to ensure methodical and predictable progress and progress reporting of HVDC Control & Protection Hardware & IT/OT deliveries.
  • Adapting and implementing HVDC Control & Protection strategic initiatives to fit your team, to achieve business alignment.
  • Plan team and area composition, individual development and competences needed to meet business needs, in alignment with internal stakeholders and customers.
  • To ensure quality output, you will take ownership of developing and documenting the work processes and monitor process adherence within HVDC Control & Protection Hardware & IT/OT teams.
  • Responsibility for reporting progress, team activities and potential risks.

Qualifications / Background

  • You hold a bachelor's or master's degree within the relevant technical area.
  • You have a strong interest and preferably documented experience in management techniques, developing teams and individuals to unlock their potential or a documented background in project management, preferably within HVDC Control & Protection Hardware design or IT/OT deliveries content.
  • As a person you have a passion for people and technology, you are strong in decision making and have the right inner drive and self-management skills to take on full responsibility for your scope and deliver on time in a dynamic environment.
  • You are communicative, engaged and can handle the busy digital landscape of today, comfortable utilizing Teams and O365 suit to efficiently communicate with your team and beyond.
  • You have an open, curious, and problem-solving mindset which means you enjoy improving, or replacing, existing processes, work methods and tools if you deem them needed.
  • You understand deadlines, budgetary constraints and have a strong sense of responsibility and you are comfortable with making decisions for your team if needed.

Apply now

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-100072
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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