GPG Engineering design Platform Lead

The opportunity

The role involves leading & ensuring the execution of the backlog according to priorities. Candidate will drive design platform process improvements, maintain burnup dashboards, and track agreed programming KPIs. This role requires strong leadership, coordination with R&D, and support for users on technical questions.

• Ensure backlog execution according to priorities.
• Drive continuous improvements in the design platform process.
• Maintain burnup dashboards and monitor programming KPIs.
• Provide effort estimations during the prioritization process.
• Coordinate with R&D to ensure clear understanding of Technical Specifications (TS).
• Address users' tickets and elevate issues when necessary.
• Support users on technical questions and provide guidance.
• 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

• 7+years of experience with Masters or Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical design, Information technology.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and development.
• Strong understanding of technical specification development and R&D workflows.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and drive timely execution.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and maintain KPIs

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.