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System Studies Team Manager- HVDC

Manage the HVDC System Studies team at Hitachi Energy in Chennai, overseeing strategy, resource planning, and project delivery. Collaborate globally and ensure KPI targets. Benefit from a leadership role in a global renewable energy leader with growth opportunities.
Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India On-site Full time UTC+05:30

Hitachi Energy

Company Overview

Hitachi Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.

Zurich, Switzerland

2021

Approximately 45,000 to over 50,000 employees globally (source: hitachienergy.com). Revenue reached around $13 billion USD in 2023 (source: hitachienergy.com).

What They Do

Hitachi Energy specializes in power grid technologies, focusing on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, which have integrated over 150 gigawatts globally. Their product offerings include high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and services aimed at grid modernization and renewable energy integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company provides HVDC converter stations, distribution transformers, and innovative gas insulation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy transition (source: hitachienergy.com). Target markets encompass utilities, industries, infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and data centers, with a presence in over 140 countries organized into five global business units for localized service delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company leverages the combined expertise of ABB's power grids and Hitachi's digital technologies, evidenced by a significant increase in order backlog since 2020 (source: hitachienergy.com).

Projects & Track Record

Hitachi Energy has been involved in several notable projects, including the supply of equipment for China's Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission line, the world's first at 1,100 kV, completed in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the fluoronitrile-based gas replacement for National Grid in Kent, UK, and HVDC converter stations for the North Sea Link submarine cable, both completed in 2021 (source: wikipedia.org). Recently, they have also developed a renewable energy microgrid for Gull Bay First Nation in Canada (2022) and are currently working on offshore platforms and onshore HVDC converter stations for TenneT in the North Sea (source: wikipedia.org). Their geographic presence spans over 140 countries, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities in North America to meet growing demand (source: hitachienergy.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Hitachi Energy has announced over $155 million USD in investments to bolster manufacturing capacity in North America, including a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, which is expected to create 350 jobs (source: hitachienergy.com). Additionally, they are modernizing their power transformer factory in Varennes, Quebec, with an investment exceeding $100 million (source: hitachienergy.com). The company also completed the acquisition of ABB's remaining stake in December 2022, solidifying its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, they reported significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2023, contributing to Hitachi Ltd.'s Green Energy & Mobility segment revenues (source: hitachi.com).

Working There

Hitachi Energy offers a diverse range of roles across engineering, skilled manufacturing, administrative positions, and research, with a strong emphasis on hiring due to recent expansions (source: hitachienergy.com). The company has added over 8,000 employees globally between 2020 and 2023, with significant growth in the U.S. and Canada (source: hitachienergy.com). Office locations include Reynosa, Mexico; South Boston and Mount Pleasant, USA; Varennes, Quebec City, Montreal, Canada; Zurich, Switzerland; and Ludvika, Sweden (source: hitachienergy.com). The company culture promotes innovation, co-creation with customers, and a commitment to energy transition, as highlighted by CEO Claudio Facchin (source: hitachienergy.com).

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Job Description

As Team Manager at INOPC-HVDC, Chennai you will be responsible for a given Group's strategy, operation, resource planning, competence development and people development. You need to collaborate with various cross-functional group/teams, suppliers and customers. You will be part of local management and act as a "sounding board" within the organization. Analysis and risk management will also be among your tasks. You will in many ways be the person at the center of things. Together with the tender responsible you will also handle tender calculations and pricing models.

How you'll make an impact

  • You will be responsible for resource planning medium to long term and allocation based on the forecast of tenders & projects in collaboration with global organization.
  • You will ensure KPI of the department (e.g. on time delivery, FPY, productivity) & ensure achieving financial budget.
  • You will review and approve techno-economic offering by your line in a tender/project, assess risk and opportunity.
  • You will run routine review & follow-up with the project team and other cross-functional teams, supplier and customers, recruit personnel as per HC budget.
  • You will be responsible for personnel assessments / people's review, target setting for the direct reports, workout future scope expansion and competence development & drive operation development for the local organization.
  • You will participate in unit's strategic work and develop local strategy and road map.
  • You will 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

  • You hold a bachelor's / master's degree in engineering in Electrical / Electronic.
  • You should have previous experience of Line Manager/Team Leader at least 3 years with a team size of at least 10+.
  • You should have basic knowledge in HVDC/FACTS/Substation.
  • Experience in Primary design of HVDC /FACTS / substation is preferrable.
  • Good intercultural sensitivity along with Strong leadership skills required.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills required.

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About the role

March 20, 2026

Full time

Company

March 20, 2026

On-site

Smart Grid

Hitachi Energy

hitachienergy.com

  •  Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

3+ years in a managerial role

UTC+05:30

Tags

HVDC · Project Management · Risk Management