Regional Engineering Manager – APAC

Jobtailor; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive the Grid Automation strategy across the APAC region. You will interface between cluster Engineering teams and global Engineering leaders to shape regional execution and optimize costs and resources.

You will own the region's engineering competencies, lead competency assessments, plan for long-term needs, and ensure robust L1/L2 support for GA products and services. Strong Lean practice and international standards experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 10 to 15 years’ experience in a lead design role involving high-voltage substations, SCADA, RTU, or electrical control systems.
• Experience coordinating engineering teams with R&D or back-office teams.
• Strong cross-functional communication and strategic-thinking skills.
• Experience implementing Lean operating principles.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and EPC/interface management.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering strategy for Grid Automation APAC region.
• Interface effectively between cluster Engineering teams and global Engineering leaders.
• Define the future approach to regional engineering execution.
• Optimize engineering costs and resource utilization across the region.
• Ensure safe operations and processes for Project Engineering, FAT, and Field Service Engineering.
• Own technical competencies of the region’s Engineering population, focusing on complex Energy Transition projects.
• Drive competency assessments, gap identification, and gap-closure actions through hiring, training, mentoring, and on-the-job experience.
• Forecast competency needs on a Long-Term Strategy basis, minimum Y+3.
• Ensure L1/L2 support processes for GA products, solutions, and services.
• Manage Lessons Learnt and Return of Experience processes within the region and coordinate suitable sharing globally.
• Manage regional Engineering headcount, including contingent workers and subcontractors.
• Drive regional Engineering cost-out actions with central teams and use Global Backoffice/GECC teams effectively.
• Implement and provide feedback on DOW/DOR agreements with interfacing Grid Solutions business lines.
• Drive Engineering-related CAPEX usage and benefit realization.
• Lead regional Engineering process audits and support global audits.
• Measure and control project engineering costs and days spent against budget/as-sold values.
• Analyze results, take corrective action, and provide feedback to Tendering.
• Adjust and validate the engineering costing database.
• Provide leadership support, escalation, and prioritization for complex topics.
• Define and drive AI tools implementation strategy for Engineering and related regional processes.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem-solving

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Change management

Education

Engineering Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering Tools & Software

EPC Management

Lean Principles

Job description

• Drive the engineering strategy for the Grid Automation APAC region
• Interface effectively between cluster Engineering teams and global Engineering leaders
• Define the future approach to regional engineering execution
• Optimize engineering costs and resource utilization across the region
• Ensure safe operations and processes for Project Engineering, FAT, and Field Service Engineering
• Own technical competencies of the region’s Engineering population, focusing on complex Energy Transition projects
• Drive competency assessments, gap identification, and gap-closure actions through hiring, training, mentoring, and on-the-job experience
• Forecast competency needs on a Long-Term Strategy basis, minimum Y+3
• Ensure L1/L2 support processes for GA products, solutions, and services
• Manage Lessons Learnt and Return of Experience processes within the region and coordinate suitable sharing globally
• Manage regional Engineering headcount, including contingent workers and subcontractors
• Drive regional Engineering cost-out actions with central teams and use Global Backoffice/GECC teams effectively
• Implement and provide feedback on DOW/DOR agreements with interfacing Grid Solutions business lines
• Drive Engineering-related CAPEX usage and benefit realization
• Lead regional Engineering process audits and support global audits
• Measure and control project engineering costs and days spent against budget/as-sold values
• Analyze results, take corrective action, and provide feedback to Tendering
• Adjust and validate the engineering costing database
• Provide leadership support, escalation, and prioritization for complex topics
• Define and drive AI tools implementation strategy for Engineering and related regional processes

Requirements

• Engineering Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field
• 10 to 15 years’ experience in a lead design role involving high-voltage substations, SCADA, RTU, or electrical control systems
• Experience coordinating engineering teams with R&D or back-office teams
• Systematic understanding of international standards including IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA
• Knowledge of regional grid codes
• Strong cross-functional communication and strategic-thinking skills
• Experience implementing Lean operating principles
• Experience with EPC/interface management
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams
• Leadership skills and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, organization, and planning skills
• Ability to manage escalations, site challenges, and supply chains
• Lean mindset focused on eliminating waste and creating circular feedback for business improvement
• Experience with engineering tools and software
• Fluent in English

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Engineering Strategy, focusing on Grid Automation and Energy Transition projects, while effectively managing cross-functional teams and optimizing engineering processes. Proficient in implementing Lean principles and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Engineering Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• 10 to 15 Years’ Experience in High-Voltage Substations
• Experience with SCADA and Electrical Control Systems
• Strong Cross-Functional Communication Skills
• Experience Implementing Lean Operating Principles

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• High-Voltage Substation Design
• SCADA Systems
• RTU Systems
• Electrical Control Systems
• EPC Management
• Engineering Cost Management
• Competency Assessment
• Project Engineering
• AI Tools Implementation
• International Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Facilitation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Grid Automation
• Energy Transition
• IEC Standards
• IEEE Standards
• ANSI Standards
• NEMA Standards
• Regional Grid Codes

Tools & Technologies

• Engineering Tools and Software
• Lean Operating Principles