Product Lifecycle Management - HVDC

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, invites you to join the PLM team supporting product owners to define feature structures and product governance across HVDC projects. In a cross-functional environment, you will translate in-house domain knowledge into PLM configurations in Teamcenter, enabling efficient life-cycle management and scalable product portfolios.

This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain,

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners to define and implement feature sets and product structures within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Teamcenter). Ensure alignment of PLM configurations with business requirements and product strategies. Contribute to the development of a streamlined and modular product portfolio using Teamcenter’s classification, variant management, and BOM (Bill of Materials) capabilities. This strategy enables the reuse of standardized components, automated data handling, and efficient change management, significantly reducing engineering work time. The saved effort can be redirected to more critical design, innovation, and customer-focused activities, enhancing overall productivity and value delivery.
• Analyze business needs and workflows related to PLM in coordination with stakeholders. Identify gaps and opportunities to accelerate PLM adoption across the HVDC business.
• Co-develop strategies with cross-functional teams to optimize PLM usage. Provide critical input to enhance the structure and functionality of the PLM system.
• Act as a subject matter expert and knowledge base for teams involved in PLM implementation. Support training and onboarding efforts to ensure effective system usage.
• Drive clear and consistent communication with internal stakeholders regarding implementation progress. Proactively elevate issues and roadblocks to ensure timely resolution.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity. Demonstrate accountability and foster a collaborative and respectful work environment.

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Job ID: R0131200. Date Posted: 2026-06-10. Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science. Job Schedule: Full time. Remote: No.

Job Description

PLM Mission Statement: In this position we will work in the Product Management organization, we will be supporting the product owners in the work define the feature structure, product structure and setup that translate to the full business cycle of HVDC projects. We will be central and work in a very cross-functional environment with explaining and translating the in-house domain knowledge of the colleagues into the portfolios of PLM structures that will enable a good engineer to order business building on the proper product governance with full life cycle view. We will be part of a highly skilled and diversified team, working globally and in close cooperation with many functions of the business, including Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Service and R&D.

Responsibilities

How we will make an impact

Feature Definition & Implementation

Collaborate with Product Owners to define and implement feature sets and product structures within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Teamcenter). Ensure alignment of PLM configurations with business requirements and product strategies. Contribute to the development of a streamlined and modular product portfolio using Teamcenter’s classification, variant management, and BOM (Bill of Materials) capabilities. This strategy enables the reuse of standardized components, automated data handling, and efficient change management, significantly reducing engineering work time. The saved effort can be redirected to more critical design, innovation, and customer-focused activities, enhancing overall productivity and value delivery.

Business Analysis & Process Mapping

Analyze business needs and workflows related to PLM in coordination with stakeholders. Identify gaps and opportunities to accelerate PLM adoption across the HVDC business.

Strategy & System Input

Co-develop strategies with cross-functional teams to optimize PLM usage. Provide critical input to enhance the structure and functionality of the PLM system.

Knowledge Sharing & Support

Act as a subject matter expert and knowledge base for teams involved in PLM implementation. Support training and onboarding efforts to ensure effective system usage.

Stakeholder Communication

Drive clear and consistent communication with internal stakeholders regarding implementation progress. Proactively elevate issues and roadblocks to ensure timely resolution.

Core Values & Culture

Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity. Demonstrate accountability and foster a collaborative and respectful work environment.

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