DPE -System Design

hitachi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks a design-domain professional to lead product management efforts. You will drive lifecycle management, coordinate with multiple sub-systems, and ensure timely feature delivery while maintaining quality across Tender and Project work.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex business demands with a focus on efficiency and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the related design domain.
• Product Management experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in lifecycle, requirements, and change management or cross-functional product development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other sub-products and technology areas to maximize performance.
• Monitor and report performance (cost/time/quality) of reference solutions in tenders and projects.
• Drive the development of a modular structure for scalable solutions.
• Proactively communicate changes to ensure quality and alignment with on-cycle functions.
• Support lifecycle management, including phase-in/out and feature rollout.
• Interface management to ensure timely feature delivery within scope and budget.

Skills

Product Management

Lifecycle management

Requirements management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID

R0092321

Date Posted

2026-10-08

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable,

reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories

running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you

learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a

simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

How you’ll make an impact

• Techno-commercial competitiveness of the Reference Solution
• Coordinate with other sub-products/systems and technology areas to maximize performance.
• Performance monitoring and reporting (i.e., cost/time/quality) of the Reference Solutions in tenders and projects
• Continuously collecting tender/project feedback to drive continuous improvement of the Reference Solutions.
• Drive the development of a modular structure
• Proactive communication with on-cycle functions of relevant changes to Reference Solutions to ensure quality

• Discipline roadmap of the product
• Prioritization of new and lifecycle management activities including quality/reliability issues
• Ensure an active lifecycle to secure business continuity, and managing lifecycle stages (phase-in/out)
• Productization and roll‑out of newly developed features following the Transfer of Solution (ToS) process

• PRS for Reference Solutions when needed
• Interface management of R&Dto ensure the timely delivery of features within the allocated scope/budget
• Support with Temporary Sales Approval (TSA) preparation
• Active coordination with all on-cycle functions to always ensure alignment in relation to the Reference Solutions
• Support with strategic and early pursuits to influence the use of the Reference Solutions, where applicable
• Technical support management in tenders and projects, while actively influencing the utilization of Reference Solutions (GCoC, RCoC, OPC)
• Participate in Design Freeze Meeting #0 in Tender phase to impact designs including decisions of FACTS Control Platform (FCP) and System Design Tools (SDT)
• 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

• 5+ years’ experience in the related design domain
• Product Management experience is highly desirable
• Experience in lifecycle, requirements, and change management or cross-functional product development is desirable.

Essential Traits

• Collaborator with leadership abilities
• Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to manage complex business situations/demands
• Strategic and operational mindset
• Motivated to drive business productivity and efficiency
• Interest in product thinking

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.