Power Transformer Training & Development Manager

The opportunity

Are you passionate about driving the future of sustainable energy? At Hitachi Energy Transformers, we are at the forefront of the clean energy transition, with one in every five transformers worldwide made by our dedicated team. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Hub Product Line Training & Development Manager to lead our training initiatives across Europe.

How you'll make an impact

• Strategy Development: Create and enhance the Product Line (Power Transformer) Training Management strategy and systems to track, monitor, and measure the effectiveness of training programs in collaboration with the BU Training Team.
• Program Management: Oversee training, development, onboarding, and certification programs for leaders and the manufacturing workforce, focusing on new products, services, and essential skills such as value-based selling and project management. Identify & develop internal trainers for effective training delivery.
• Needs Assessments Conduct regular assessments to identify training needs within the Product Line, maintaining accurate records of training activities and outcomes. Provide ongoing reports to the Hub Management on progress and impact.
• Training Material Development: Design and execute effective training materials using Adult Learning methodologies, ensuring trainers are equipped to deliver impactful sessions.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate current training solutions and recommend enhancements to optimize employee performance and development.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the BU Training Team and other functions, including Hub/global leadership and HR Business Partners, to ensure the effective implementation of training strategies.
• Organizational Capability: Drive accountability and increase employee engagement through the implementation of the ITM system.
• Program Guidance: Lead the regional implementation of global/Hub/Product Line training initiatives.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in industrial training leadership, program design, and learning and development.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of driving continuous process improvements and aligning solutions with business needs. Experience in remote leadership is a plus.
• Industrial Experience: Familiarity with matrixed manufacturing environment and experience in design to order business would be a plus.
• Knowledge: Expertise in lean management systems and organizational transformation.
• Attributes: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; self-motivated and disciplined in meeting deadlines while effectively leading cross-functional teams.
• Language: Fluent in English.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within Europe as required with up to 30-50% combined with hybrid working model.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a highly motivated and supportive team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and impactful implementation of the training and development concepts.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the world.