Global Product Specialist Small and Medium Power Transformers

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Product Specialist to enhance their transformers product portfolio. This role involves conducting in-depth market analysis, supporting new product development, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage product specifications, and deliver engaging training sessions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions while advancing your career in a dynamic and sustainable industry. Join a global team dedicated to transforming the energy landscape and making a real impact on the future of energy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or market analysis within the energy industry.
• Strong technical understanding of energy solutions and industry technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis to identify trends affecting the product portfolio.
• Manage and update technical specifications to ensure market competitiveness.

Skills

Market Analysis

Product Management

Technical Understanding of Energy Solutions

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree in Marketing

Job description

Global Product Specialist Small and Medium Power Transformers

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Global Product Specialist to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing the transformers product portfolio, conducting market analysis, and supporting the development of cutting-edge products. This position not only provides a chance to expand your skills and knowledge in the energy industry but also offers the opportunity to contribute to transformative solutions that promote sustainability and advance your career in a rapidly evolving market.

How you will make an impact

1. Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends and assess their impact on the Mainstream Power Transformer portfolio with special focus on fast growing segments like Utilities and Data Centers.
2. Provide a fresh perspective on differentiating a mature technology and product in the market by analyzing market trends, understanding customer needs, and monitoring competitors' actions with an innovative and creative approach.
3. Evaluate technical requirements and perform competitive assessments to pinpoint product gaps and improvement opportunities.
4. Manage and update technical specifications for existing products to ensure market competitiveness and value.
5. Oversee performance improvement initiatives through benchmarking and quality feedback on assigned products.
6. Ensure compliance with international regulations and industry standards throughout the product lifecycle.
7. Support new product development by translating market requirements into actionable inputs for the product roadmap.
8. Prepare and present technical communication materials to support product launches and enhance market positioning.
9. Develop and deliver engaging training sessions to empower cross-functional teams with the latest product knowledge and market insights.

Your background

1. Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, market analysis, or a similar role within the transformers or energy industry.
3. Strong technical understanding of energy solutions and industry technologies to effectively communicate product benefits and differentiate offerings.
4. Proven ability to conduct market analysis and competitive assessments to drive product development.
5. Strategic mindset and experience in business case analysis and return on investment requirements.
6. Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

More about us

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.

Location: Remote - Zurich, Switzerland; Bad Honnef, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain; Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America; Dosquebradas, Risaralda, Colombia; Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil; Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam; Lodz, Lodz, Poland; Istanbul, Marmara, Türkiye; Monselice, Padova, Italy; Samut Prakan, Samut Prakan, Thailand; South Boston, Virginia, United States of America; Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland; Vadodara, Gujarat, India; Zhongshan, Guangdong, China

Job type: Full time

Experience: Experienced

Job function: Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Contract: Regular

Publication date: 2025-04-24

Reference number: R0087505

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.