Team Manager - Capacitors And Filters Grid Components

JR Automation; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai is seeking an experienced leader to head engineering and project execution for power system initiatives. You will oversee teams, drive order management services, and report to the Group Manager.

Applicants should have a blue-chip engineering background with EEE, 10+ years in executing power projects, and strong skills in leadership, IEC/IEEE standards, and PM methodologies.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate with EEE and at least 10 years experience in executing Power System projects/products.
• Proven track record in leading teams and people management.
• Strong understanding of power systems, grid technologies, and relevant industry standards (IEC, IEEE).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (PMP, Agile).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and projects execution teams and deliver services to stakeholders' expectations.
• Plan long-term strategy with LPG scope and resources; align with Local BU and INOPC strategy.
• Implement structures to achieve long-term objectives (teams, training, processes & tools).
• Set, measure and improve KPI/goals for each team and review performance against targets.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop team members; manage talent and retention; ensure competency development.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Power systems knowledge

IEC/IEEE standards

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (EEE)

Job description

Job Description:

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID: R0136481

Date Posted: 2026-07-17

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity

To lead engineering, and projects execution team and deliver respective engineering and order management services to the expectations of the stakeholders and reports to the Group Manager.

Planning

• Long-term planning with LPG – Scope & Resources.
• Define team-level strategy in alignment with Local BU and INOPC strategy

Process

• Implement structure to achieve Long Term Objectives (Teams, Training, Process & Tools).
• Continuously improve and Ensure implementation of work processes and operational development in line with the strategy.

Projects

• Prepares the manpower budget based on forecast provided by the Local PGs, analyzes data & proposes steps to improve the full cost (cost per resource)
• Ensure the achievement of scope expansion as per the defined strategy.
• Set, Measure and improve the KPI/Goals for each team & regularly review performance against targets

People

• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.
• Ensure recruitment of resources as per plan.
• Guides, motivates, trains, and develops direct and indirect subordinates
• Review and ensure the development of team competency. (Technical, Project Management, etc.,)
• Carries out talent management activities for Teams (e.g. Career planning) and retention management
• Ensures performance management of the team and takes proactive actions to improve the same through appropriate training and development actions.

Principles

• Ensure implementation and compliance with OHS group guidelines
• Ensure Hitachi integrity guidelines are followed among the teams
• Ensure IS security policy is followed among the teams
• Acts as a role model

Challenges

• LPG’s order intake impacts Project utilization, Resource Plan, Scope expansion
• Managing expectations of LPGs / Customers across diverse geographies & cultures

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

• Engineering Graduate preferably with EEE and Min Experience of 10 years in the execution of Power System projects / Products
• Experience in leading teams and people management.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of power systems, grid technologies, and relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of engineers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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