R&D Team Manager - IDC

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) is a research and development facility with around 500 R&D engineer's, specialists, and experts, who focus on creating and sustaining digital solutions, new products and technology. This includes product integration, testing, cybersecurity, and certification. The India Development Centre is situated in Chennai and Bangalore. IDC collaborates with the R&D and Research locations of Hitachi Energy, which are spread across more than 15 locations throughout 12 countries. In the past 20 years, IDC has secured more than 200 international papers and 150+ patents.

Mission Statement:

Advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure. As the pioneering technology leader, we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future - for today's generations and those to come.

• In this role as manager for HVDC System Design you will be a part of a committed team that operates in the forefront of technology.
• You will lead a highly knowledgeable team of engineers and specialist, ensure development and retention.
• Manage operational tasks for the team, ensure high quality output from the team.
• Be engaged in creating and driving inspiring team's vision connected with organization's vision & strategy.
• You will take ownership of developing the team's competence and work processes.
• Actively encourage collaboration with the receiving organizations as well as with global team.
• 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.

• You hold at least Engineering Degree preferably in relevant technology field e.g. Power Systems, Power Electronics and having knowledge in HVDC & FACTS technology.
• As a person you have a passion for people and technology, you are strong in decision making and have the right inner drive to take on full responsibility for your scope and deliver on time in a dynamic environment.
• Prior experience in R&D, people management are preferable.
• Sound understanding of R&D activities and so in power system business/project.
• You are a genuine team player that seeks and enjoys collaboration with peers and partners
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.