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Hitachi Energy

Research Team Manager Digital Technologies

Krakow, Poland

At Hitachi Energy, we aim to advance a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people while learning and developing yourself on projects that impact our communities and society. Bring your passion and energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

Innovation is at the heart of Hitachi Energy. Join us at Hitachi Energy Research if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise, drive, and passion. Through your research projects, you will become part of the company-wide community that will shape and help you develop your career as a technical or managerial leader. Prior knowledge about power systems is welcome, but it is not a requirement.

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For our research center in Krakow, Poland we are looking for a Research Team Manager to lead the Digital Technologies research team.

The team performs interdisciplinary research in a wide range of topics related to future power systems operations, including software development, cybersecurity, and power electronics.

Your responsibilities

  • Line management for multidisciplinary research team
  • Attracting and recruiting new talents
  • Coaching project leaders for scientific excellence and professional execution of R&D projects
  • Coaching team members to support their professional growth
  • Fostering the creation of high-value research project proposals
  • Contributing to technical work in research projects and pre-studies
  • Maintaining and developing excellent collaboration across the global research organization, relevant business units and leading universities,
  • Contributing to an innovative and motivating work environment

Your background

  • You hold a PhD in relevant fields or a master with equivalent professional experience.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to manage expectations and complex interdependencies.
  • Previous experience in an industrial research environment.
  • Good knowledge of domain relevant technologies and products, and interest in new fields of research and technology.
  • Experience, that demonstrates your team-oriented, innovative, and strategic working styles
  • Data science, machine learning and power systems knowledge beneficial
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

We encourage you to apply for this position. You will work with a team of scientists to develop new products and technologies for Hitachi Energy. Every day, we search for next-generation solutions and work on their implementation to make energy distribution and transmission more sustainable, flexible, and secure. With our work, we want to contribute to solving global inequalities and climate change challenges.

Our people have different educational backgrounds, come from various countries, and have different ages and experiences. We value creativity and support self-development and knowledge sharing. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are our principles, and they are essential ingredients to foster an open and collaborative working environment.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve utility, industry, and infrastructure customers with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure while balancing social, environmental, and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and an unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately 10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Kraków, Poland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-75434
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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