Team Manager - Capacitors And Filters Grid Components

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Chennai, India seeks an experienced leader to head engineering and projects execution teams. You will deliver engineering services and order management, report to the Group Manager, and drive long-term planning, process improvements, and KPI tracking.

The role requires a 10+ year track record in power system projects, strong leadership, and fluency in English. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate with emphasis in Electrical/Electronics.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in execution of power system projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and project execution teams to deliver services to stakeholders.
• Plan long-term resources and define team-level strategy aligned to BU goals.
• Implement structures to achieve long-term objectives and improve processes.
• Manage manpower budgets and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Develop and coach teams; drive talent management and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with OHS, integrity, and IS security guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Power systems knowledge

Communication

English fluency

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

PMP

Job description

Job Description:

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

How you’ll make an impact:

• 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, analyses 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

Publication date : 2026-09-23