R&D Project Manager in Substation Control- India Development Centre

within the R&D environment.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will be responsible for leading R&D projects from concept to validation, applying structured gate process frameworks.

• To define project objectives and deliverables in alignment with organizational goals and customer requirements and develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource and budget allocations.

• To Communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to all relevant stakeholders, executive leadership and facilitate timely decision by presenting facts and figure.

• To Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, simulation, testing, and product development.

• Managing third-party vendors and consultants involved in projects and ensure all project activities comply with industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.

• To Identify potential risks and challenges in project execution and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.

• To foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment and inspire and motivate R&D teams and collaborate with resources from functions across the company. Need to work with teams spread across globally.

• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Required bachelor's degree in electrical engineering master's or higher degree is a plus, with minimum 8+ years of experience in Power industry.

• Knowledge on Project Management experience related to Power system studies, testing, control and Protection in R&D Environment is required.

• Experience in Power generation/FACTS/HVDC/ Substation automation or Renewable sources integration is an added advantage.

• Proven experience with gate process methodologies and project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Azure DevOps), with a strong track record of managing Agile workflows and DevOps practices in a technical R&D environment.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to think strategically, understand the big picture and adjust available solutions to diverse audiences.

• Experience in working in a multi-cultural team will be valued.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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