Team Manager - Cooling System

Hitachi Energy · Chennai

  • Experience10–11 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted28 Sept 2026

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.

Skills

  • cooling system products
  • thermal management solutions
  • heat exchangers
  • chillers
  • cooling towers
  • project management methodologies
  • Agile
  • English

The role

An engineering manager at an energy equipment company leads cooling system products and heat exchanger projects, applying project management methodologies and thermal management solutions. The role develops engineering teams and delivers order management services.

Full job description

The Opportunity

To lead engineering, and projects execution team and deliver respective engineering and order management services to the expectations of the stakeholders and reports to the Group Manager.

Planning

How you’ll make an impact:

Long-term planning with LPG – Scope & Resources.Define team-level strategy in alignment with Local BU and INOPC strategy

Process

Implement structure to achieve Long Term Objectives (Teams, Training, Process & Tools).Continuously improve and Ensure implementation of work processes and operational development in line with the strategy.

Projects

Prepares the manpower budget based on forecast provided by the Local PGs, analyses data & proposes steps to improve the full cost (cost per resource)Ensure the achievement of scope expansion as per the defined strategy.Set, Measure and improve the KPI/Goals for each team & regularly review performance against targets

People

Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.Ensure recruitment of resources as per plan.Guides, motivates, trains, and develops direct and indirect subordinatesReview and ensure the development of team competency. (Technical, Project Management, etc.,)Carries out talent management activities for Teams (e.g. Career planning) and retention managementEnsures performance management of the team and takes proactive actions to improve the same through appropriate training and development actions.

Principles

Ensure implementation and compliance with OHS group guidelinesEnsure Hitachi integrity guidelines are followed among the teamsEnsure IS security policy is followed among the teamsActs as a role model

Challenges

LPG’s order intake impacts Project utilization, Resource Plan, Scope expansionManaging expectations of LPGs / Customers across diverse geographies & cultures

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your Background

Engineering Graduate preferably with Mechanical and Min Experience of 10 years in the execution of Cooling System ProductsExperience in leading teams and people management.Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget.Strong understanding of cooling system products, thermal management solutions, heat exchangers, chillers, cooling towers, and related industry standards and applications.Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile).Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of engineers.Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail.Fluency in English, both written and verbal.Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Publication date : 2026-09-28