Global Product Specialist – Grid Connection Solutions

In Hitachi Energy - Grid integration Business Unit we have a passion for complete solutions that address customers’ challenges throughout planning, building, owning and use phases. To transmit this passion fully to our customer we aim to strengthen our technical leadership in grid connection solutions and the associated technology thought leadership.
This function is positioned in a global team of product management for Grid Connections. It is a key-role with a strong technical focus on customer solutions connecting various applications to the power grid.
The team is very international with hosted team members in Europe, MEA (Dubai) and Asia (India). A strong collaborative approach and a “can do” mentality both from an individual output perspective as well as team-collaboration is essential. The team operates in a non-hierarchical fashion and has a high visibility in the product group.
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.
Your responsibilities
Develop new- and apply existing grid connection solutions for different customer segments such as in renewable energy systems, industries, data centers and utilities. Responsible for technical solutions portfolio (specification, approval, roll-out, release).
Develop and maintain customer-specific system reference designs with key targeted (global) customers.
Identify, lead and develop new innovative solutions with key targeted customers.
Conduct internal technical trainings and deploy base solutions globally i.e. in countries and business hubs.
Formulate clear technical value propositions for the key parts of the grid connection solution portfolio and key customers segments.
Represent Hitachi Energy – Grid Integration in relevant international technical committees and associations (e.g. CIGRE, IEC, IEEE)
Support certification process and training development

Your background
Technical University Degree (M.Sc. / Ph.D)
Proven experience (min. 5, preferably 10 years business experience) in local & global roles, in a utility/electrical-industrial environment.
Strong cross-discipline technology affinity and curiosity.
Performing in- and guiding international and cross-functional teams through new approaches
Business experience expected in electrical solutions for mission critical segments.
Thorough understanding of the evolution of power grid infrastructure and challenges related to climate change.
Relevant markets’ customers, competition, offering and capabilities
Strong customer facing, interaction and technical influencing experience with large and global customers.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before August 13! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: All questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Helena Stefansdottir, helena.stefansdottir@hitachienergy.com