Global Head of RD for Network Control
Global Head of RD for Network Control
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Job Description
Location:
Woking Surrey United KingdomJob ID:
R0083180Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
In this role you will lead and manage Hitachi Energys Grid Automation global R&D team of around 150 professionals focusing on the development and quality assurance of highquality products in Power Systems and Network Control Systems. This is a hybrid working role and can be based in Switzerland Poland or UK. Frequent travel required as per business needs predominantly to Poland Japan and US (Houston) to support business needs and foster global collaboration.
How youll make an impact
Lead and manage the R&D Product Group overseeing four 4 Senior Leaders and approximately 150 staff while fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
Drive the development and of R&D strategies aligned with the companys growth plan ensuring highquality products in Power Systems and Network Control Systems.
Partner closely with the General Manager Product Manager Lead and PMO Lead to deliver superior products and drive product enhancements ensuring the highest level of quality.
Serve as the technology point of contact for customer escalations and opportunities demonstrating strong technical competency and leadership.
Manage R&D budgets and resources effectively to meet project goals and timelines ensuring efficient use of resources.
Represent the company at industry events promoting innovations in network control and power systems engineering.
Your background
A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering or related discipline. MBA or other related advance degrees are strongly preferred.
Over 20 years of experience in product development leadership within Power Systems/Control Systems or related industries with a background in Network Controls Power Systems Engineering and Control Systems.
Ability to collaborate with and influence senior management in a highly matrixed work environment.
Extensive experience in largescale missioncritical realtime SCADA systems essential for driving the development and delivery of highquality products.
Proven executive leadership skills with the ability to manage crosscountry teams and maintain a global strategic outlook.
Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
Highlevel communication and presentation skills capable of managing multiple stakeholders and aligning on complex commercial and technical topics.
More about us
Shape the future of R&D at Hitachi Energy!
Reporting to the Software Development Engineering R&D Executive this role offers a senior R&D professional the chance to make a global impact and work shoulder to shoulder with the highest level of leadership within the Hitachi Energy Grid Automation business.
At Hitachi Energy our Grid Automation R&D team focuses on automation control systems and advanced communication technologies to enhance grid efficiency resilience and sustainability. As a senior executive you will have the freedom to lead strategic innovation assess and develop groundbreaking products and work with a truly talented and global team.
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Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
