R&D Project Manager – Power Quality

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0148120 Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Business Information: Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) is a research and development facility with around 500 R&D engineers, specialists, and experts, who focus on creating and sustaining digital solutions, new products and technology. This includes product integration, testing, cybersecurity, and certification. The India Development Centre is situated in Chennai and Bangalore. IDC collaborates with the R&D and Research centres of Hitachi Energy, which are spread across more than 15 locations throughout 12 countries. In the past 20 years, IDC has secured more than 200 international papers and 150+ patents. Job Description Summary As an R&D Project Manager, you will play a key role in driving the successful delivery of maintenance and enhancement activities across our Power Quality portfolio. You will manage the Azure DevOps backlog, govern Change Requests, facilitate prioritization with stakeholders, and coordinate execution of approved work packages through delivery. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that development activities are executed efficiently, aligned with business priorities, and delivered according to quality, schedule, and budget expectations. How You'll Make an Impact · Lead assigned R&D projects and maintenance initiatives within the Power Quality business. · Own and manage the Azure DevOps backlog, including Change Requests, epics, features, and work items. · Facilitate prioritization and planning of maintenance and enhancement activities with key stakeholders. · Define project scope, schedules, resource plans, budgets, and delivery milestones. · Coordinate execution activities and ensure alignment with business priorities and development roadmaps. · Monitor project progress, resource utilization, risks, and financial performance against approved plans. · Ensure proper governance, traceability, reporting, and compliance with company processes and policies. · Manage and coordinate internal and external suppliers supporting project execution. · Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, serving as the primary point of contact and escalation path for project-related matters. · Promote a culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your Background · Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. · Proven experience in project management, preferably within R&D, systems engineering, or the power systems industry. · Strong experience working with Azure DevOps for backlog management, planning, and execution tracking. · Knowledge of Change Request management, prioritization processes, and agile delivery practices. · PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is considered an advantage. · Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, and Microsoft Project. · Strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills. · Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams. · Structured, proactive, and results-oriented way of working. · Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. · Fluent in English, both written and spoken.(empty) Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. 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