Technology Center Manager - South Asia

Location:

Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID:

R0119320

Date Posted:

2026-02-23

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Technology Center Manager to lead our South Asia Technology Center (TC SAS) in Vadodara, India. TC SAS develops and maintains a broad range of High Voltage Products, comprising Air- and Gas-insulated Switchgears, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors and Power Quality. In this role, you will oversee a world-class R&D organization and drive the development of innovative, competitive products that support long‑term business growth. You will build and nurture a high‑performing technical team, ensuring the delivery of cutting‑edge solutions that strengthen our market position and meet evolving customer expectations. As a leader at Hitachi Energy, you foster excellence through strong collaboration, empowerment, and forward‑thinking innovation.

How you’ll make an impact

• Define and implement the Technology Center’s mission, vision, and organizational structure aligned with the long-term global strategy.

• Ensure R&D projects are delivered on time, within budget, and within scope, while developing the capabilities and competencies needed to support future technologies and systems.

• With HR support, ensure the organization is properly staffed, skilled, and effectively lead, coach, motivate, and develop team members through structured talent processes.

• Collaborate closely with the global Technology Management Team and cross-functional partners to share best practices and enable knowledge transfer across the organization. Establish channels for sharing insights and emerging technologies from internal and external sources (e.g., Hitachi Energy R&D, universities)

• Foster a culture of quality, openness, and continuous improvement – empowering employees to challenge established assumptions in technical work, projects, and processes.

• Represent Hitachi Energy in internal and external technical forums. Promote R&D activities to strengthen collaboration with external partners such as universities and industry communities. Ensure relevant participation in international technical committees.

• Serve as a local technical expert for special assignments and manage strategic cooperation with regional universities.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks. Support the protection of intellectual property and assist in IP enforcement and monitoring.

• Prepare annual and multi‑year budgets in collaboration with local and global leadership, ensuring expenditure remains within approved limits.

• 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

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in engineering or a related field.

• 15+ years of experience in research and development of Power & Energy products with 5+ years in leadership role preferably within multinational organizations.

• Strong business acumen and demonstrated global mindset.

• Solid understanding of R&D activities and project management.

• Excellent influencing, coaching, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and global stakeholders.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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