Overview

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HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.

This is an office-based role and the preferred location is Glasgow; consideration will be given for central Birmingham for a highly suitable candidate. Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead a team of engineers within the HVDC engineering team based in Glasgow and Birmingham, guiding technology, safety, on-time delivery, quality, and margin improvement.
• Support project deliverables ensuring KPIs are met.
• Collaborate with local and global management to align on strategic and operational plans.
• Ensure process adherence and quality assurance.
• Be a positive role model by living Hitachi Energy’s Leadership Pillars: vision, collaboration, delivering promises, and developing people.
• Drive continuous improvements, identify relevant KPIs, and implement efficient working methods to ensure methodical and predictable progress and reporting.
• Adapt and implement HVDC strategic initiatives to fit your team and achieve business alignment.
• Plan team and area composition with global managers; oversee individual and competences development to meet business needs.
• Take ownership of process adherence within the team and report progress, activities and potential risks.

Your background

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant technical area.
• Strong interest and preferably documented experience in management techniques, developing teams and individuals, or a background in project management, preferably within BIM, Plants and Civil.
• Passion for people and technology, strong decision-making, self-management, and ability to deliver on time in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and willing to work in an office environment; comfortable with Teams and O365 for communication.
• Open, curious, and problem-solving mindset; willingness to improve or replace processes, methods, and tools if needed.
• A strong sense of deadlines and budgets, with the ability to make decisions for the team when needed.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we address the energy challenges of balancing rising electricity demand and decarbonization. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Organisation details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing; IT Services and IT Consulting

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