Description
:
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is currently looking for an GPG Switchgear GPS Manager for the High Voltage Business to join their team. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.
Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.
Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ™ high-voltage portfolio eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. The EconiQ line has achieved two world’s first – the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called EconiQ retrofill and the breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.
How you’ll make an impact
1. Overall responsible for the maintenance of Product Master Data for all Switchgear products; LTB, DTB, PASS and GIS
2. Lead, motivate and develop the GPG GPS Portfolio Coordinators and their teams
3. Define and manage overall GPS structure and annual budget together with GPG TM
4. In collaboration with BU GPS Manager, define and continuously improve GPS processes, tools and KPIs with maximum commonality across GPG, and facilitate the implementation of processes and tools
5. Define GPS global footprint strategy for the GPG together with GPG TM and TCM and facilitate the knowledge transfer among TCs
6. Facilitate the collaboration and information flow across various products / platforms within and among the GPGs
7. Responsible for GPS Audits within GPG to all relevant production locations
8. Lead or contribute to main ongoing GPS / DtV / R&D / ToP / Q- projects in the GPG. (Typically, SteCo member.)
9. Lead Change Review Boards defined together with GPG TM
Your background
10. Familiar with Master Data Management and related systems: Windchill / SAP
11. Experience with Business Process Management is beneficial
12. Background and experience in the manufacturing industry is beneficial
13. R&D, Quality, and Operations Tools such as: Lean 6 Sigma, D-FMEA, P-FMEA, 8D, Reliability Engineering
14. Strong leadership, intercultural and interpersonal skills
15. Proven track-record in project-, line- or change management
16. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
17. Readiness for global travel
18. Fluent English communication skills & good local language skills of the major country of responsibility
19. To be successful in this role you are flexible with good communication skills and hold a strong customer focus
20. Multi culture experience is a benefit
21. Relevant engineering degree, additional business management degree is beneficial
22. 10 years of professional experience in high-voltage products
23. Very strong computer skills – MS Office, CAD (Creo/Windchill), SAP
More about us
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.