R&D Project Manager in Substations - India Development Centre

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) is a research and development facility with around 500 R&D engineers, specialists, and experts focused on creating and sustaining digital solutions, new products, and technology. 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.

• 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.

• 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.