Operating Unit Manager for Substation Automation Systems - Europe

arket opportunities, expand customer relationships, and grow sales in substation automation solutions including protection relays, SCADA, control systems, and communication technologies.

• Lead Operational Excellence:
  Oversee engineering, project delivery, sales support, and service execution. Define and track KPIs to secure efficient operations, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and strong financial performance.

• Strengthen Customer & Market Presence:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders across Europe. Represent Hitachi Energy as a subject matter expert at industry forums and customer engagements.

• Ensure Financial Performance:
  Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to achieve revenue, margin, and profitability targets. Identify improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce cost.

• Advance Technical Expertise & Innovation:
  Stay at the forefront of substation automation technologies, industry trends, competitor movements, and regulatory changes. Promote innovation and technology adoption across the HUB.

• Champion Quality, Safety & Compliance:
  Ensure operations comply with internal policies, industry standards, and European regulations. Promote a strong safety and quality culture across all teams and activities.

• Collaborate Across Functions:
  Partner with global product management, R&D, and other regional business units to share best practices, align strategies, and maximize value from the full Hitachi Energy portfolio.

• Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams:
  Recruit, mentor, and empower a strong team of engineers, project managers, and commercial professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.

• 10-15 years of experience in the power transmission and distribution industry, with deep expertise in substation automation systems, of which 5-7 years in a leadership role managing a business unit, department, or similar organization within a multinational environment.

• Strong technical knowledge across substation automation architectures, protective relaying, SCADA, control systems, IEC 61850, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

• Proven success in business strategy execution, P&L management, contract negotiation, and complex project delivery and strong understanding of the European energy market, customer landscape, and regulatory environment.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to influence across a matrix environment.

• Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are an asset.

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