DPE -System Design

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, India is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead lifecycle management and drive the development of a modular Reference Solution. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance in tenders and projects.

The role requires 5+ years in product management, with strong capabilities in requirements, change management, and collaboration across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or related design domain.
• Experience with lifecycle, requirements, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product performance and competitiveness of the Reference Solution.
• Coordinate with sub-products, systems, and technology areas to maximize performance.
• Monitor and report performance (cost/time/quality) of Reference Solutions in tenders and projects.
• Drive development of a modular structure and timely feature delivery.
• Interface with R&D to ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Complex business management

Strategic thinking

Product thinking

Productivity improvement

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

• Product Performance 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&D to 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

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Company Culture & Values

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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