Onsite Operating Unit Manager – Substation Automation Systems

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About the role

  • Operating Unit Manager overseeing Substation Automation Systems across Europe. Leading strategy, operations, and customer relationships for Hitachi Energy.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the HUB’s strategy in alignment with global objectives.
  • Identify market opportunities, expand customer relationships, and grow sales in substation automation solutions including protection relays, SCADA, control systems, and communication technologies.
  • Oversee engineering, project delivery, sales support, and service execution.
  • Define and track KPIs to secure efficient operations, on‐time delivery, customer satisfaction, and strong financial performance.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders across Europe.
  • Represent Hitachi Energy as a subject matter expert at industry forums and customer engagements.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to achieve revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
  • Stay at the forefront of substation automation technologies, industry trends, competitor movements, and regulatory changes.
  • Ensure operations comply with internal policies, industry standards, and European regulations.
  • Recruit, mentor, and empower a strong team of engineers, project managers, and commercial professionals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
  • 10–15 years of experience in the power transmission and distribution industry, with deep expertise in substation automation systems, of which 5–7 years in a leadership role managing a business unit, department, or similar organization within a multinational environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge across substation automation architectures, protective relaying, SCADA, control systems, IEC 61850, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
  • Proven success in business strategy execution, P&L management, contract negotiation, and complex project delivery and strong understanding of the European energy market, customer landscape, and regulatory environment.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to influence across a matrix environment.
  • Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are an asset.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Frequent travel within Europe
  • Flexible working arrangements

Job title

Operating Unit Manager – Substation Automation Systems

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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