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Hitachi Energy

APAC NC MMS Technical Lead

Tokyo, Japan

Your responsibilities:

  • You will be accountable for providing central technical expertise, support, and leadership for ESS & NC APAC OU's Network Control MMS-related opportunities, projects, and installed base including:
  • You will be responsible for through breadth and depth of advanced technical knowledge, providing application and system subject matter expertise and leadership for MMS and related systems.
  • You will be responsible for setting goals and objectives for team members for the achievement of operational results.
  • You will be responsible for providing mentoring, guidance, and training to technical team members.
  • You will be responsible for developing regional MMS-related best practices/templates for implementation and support.
  • You will be responsible for providing consultation to your team members, peers, management, and Global Product Group (GPG) teams, regarding short-term and long-term system goals and technology roadmap.
  • You will be responsible for technical / engineering resource identification and planning and management for projects and operations including forecasting and hiring (business case justified).
  • You will be responsible for providing technical thought leadership for highly complex projects as needed.
  • You will be responsible for leading architecture, design, and implementation efforts for fostering technical innovation within the team and leading by example when developing solutions.
  • You will be responsible for working with customers to understand their requirements and ongoing strategy to provide or develop technical solutions for meeting their short-term and long-term business goals.
  • You will be responsible for working with the lead center and other relevant stakeholders to manage all escalated design and implementation issues to proper closure.
  • You will work with vendors and senior leadership directly as well as engineers, IT specialists, architects, and analysts from various disciplines to achieve desired business outcomes.
  • Problems faced may be difficult and typically are complex.
  • You will ensure policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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Your background:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems Engineering, or similar or 10 plus years of experience in similar roles.
  • Minimum 10 years of MMS experience in the implementation and maintenance of complex software and or engineering projects.
  • Hands-on experience with an MMS vendor system (Hitachi Energy (ABB), GE, Siemens). And SQL based on RDBMS databases.
  • Coding experience in languages such as C++, Python, PERL, etc.
  • Excellent operating system skills, including Windows Server, Windows desktops, and Linux / Unix flavors.
  • Proficiency with server hardware, virtualization, and networking, experience with Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, and experience integrating complex software systems.
  • Experience within asset-intensive industries; specifically, utilities, transportation, and public infrastructure preferable.
  • Demonstrable outstanding mentoring skills and experience for direct reports and to support peers and colleagues to achieve targeted results.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & and written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-56596
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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