Local Product Manager

Are you passionate about driving product innovation, cost optimization, and business growth? Join our team and play a key role in leading Design-to-Value (DtV) initiatives that enhance customer value, improve product competitiveness, and increase profitability. In this highly visible role, you'll collaborate with global cross-functional teams, influence strategic decisions, and lead impactful projects across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our GIB/GIL portfolio through value engineering, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're an experienced engineering professional with strong project management skills, commercial mindset, and a passion for delivering measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Drive the adoption and implementation of Design-to-Value (DtV) methodologies within the assigned business line, leading cross-functional project teams and ensuring alignment with DtV processes, company standards, tools, and best practices.
• Own and execute the DtV roadmap, ensuring the successful delivery of value-driven initiatives that enhance customer value and improve offering profitability.
• Partner closely with the Global Product Group and key stakeholders to deliver business results through DtV projects, contributing to revenue growth, margin improvement, and strategic objectives.
• Identify project challenges and opportunities, facilitate the development of effective solutions, and oversee risk management activities to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Lead transfer price calculation and maintenance activities, while driving cost tracking and transparency across the business line.
• Coordinate the implementation of Transfer of Products (ToP) and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives across the department.
• Champion cost improvement programs and oversee Relex reporting, supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement efforts.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the development, manufacturing, and supply of GIB/GIL products.
• Experience applying cost and value optimization methodologies, such as Design-to-Value (DtV).
• Proven project management experience; a recognized project management certification (e.g., PMI) is considered an advantage.
• Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of the value creation chain.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Fluency in English.

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy! You will also be accountable to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!