R&D Project Manager in Substations - India Development Centre

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, India, seeks a Project Manager/Owner to lead R&D projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive gate-based processes for power systems innovations.

The role requires 8+ years in the power industry, PM tool proficiency, and strong leadership to deliver compliant, high-impact solutions globally. On-site position based in Chennai with global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or higher; relevant Power domain experience preferred.
• Experience with gate process methodologies and PM tools (MS Project, Primavera, Azure DevOps).
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects from concept to validation using structured gate processes.
• Define objectives and deliverables with scope, timeline, resources and budget.
• Communicate progress, risks and issues to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, simulation, testing and product development.
• Manage third-party vendors and ensure compliance with standards and safety regulations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

Skills

Project management

Agile workflows

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0118490 Date Posted: 2026-02-10 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

The opportunity: Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC), is a research and development facility with around 500 R&D Engineers, specialists, and experts focus on creating and sustaining digital solutions, new products and technology. This includes product integration, testing, cybersecurity, and certification. The India Development Centre is situated in Chennai and Bangalore. As a Project Manager/Owner to lead and coordinate R&D projects.

This role involves managing projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Foster innovation in Grid control technologies by leading R&D projects with structured gate processes and leveraging tools like MS Project, Primavera, and Azure DevOps. Deliver impactful solutions efficiently through agile practices, strong cross-functional teamwork, and technical excellence 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 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.

Disability accommodation

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Company culture

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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