Digital Team Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited seeks a Digital Team Manager for INOPC-HVDC, Chennai. You will lead a designated team, manage operations and resource allocation, and drive competence and people development across cross-functional interfaces with suppliers and customers.

You will also review techno-economic offerings, assess risks, and ensure safety, compliance, and budget adherence while reporting to local management and developing a strategy for future expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering or related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering project management experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects in power/infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Digital Team Manager responsibilities for INOPC-HVDC, Chennai.
• Oversee operation, resource allocation, and development of competencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers and customers.
• Manage risk, KPIs, and financial budget for the department.
• Recruit and assess personnel, set targets, and develop succession plans.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy policies and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/E Electrical/Electronics Eng

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Location:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID:R0139127Date Posted:2026-08-26Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity:As Digital Team Manager at INOPC-HVDC, Chennai you will be responsible for a given team’s operation, resource allocation, Development of competence and people development. You will also need to collaborate with various cross-functional teams, suppliers and customers.How you'll make an impact:You need to collaborate with various cross-functional 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.Resource planning medium to long term and allocation based on the forecast of tenders & projects in collaboration with global organization.Ensure KPI of the department (e.g. on time delivery, COPQ, productivity), ensure achieving financial budget.Review and approve techno-economic offering by your line in a tender/project, assess risk and opportunity. Drive operation development for the local organization.Run routine review & follow-up with the project team and other cross-functional teams, supplier and customers. Recruit personnel as per HC budget.Accountable for the team as per Hitachi Energy compliance, Integrity, Health & Safety. Responsible for personnel assessments / people’s review, target setting for the direct reports.Identify people’s development area(s) and implement, Identify key competence area and have succession planning.Participate in unit’s strategic work and develop local strategy. Workout future scope expansion and competence development.You will in many ways be the person at the center of things. Together with the tender responsible you will also handle tender calculations and pricing models.You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.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 Mechanicl/Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred.Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering project management, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects, preferably in the power or infrastructure sector..Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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