Country IT Manager at Hitachi ABB Power Grids

Your responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Business Unit IT Management, internal and 3rd Party IS Suppliers. Is accountable for the assigned Region scope towards HAPG Business and functions that delivery of business processes/projects supporting IT systems/projects is aligned to Business and functions needs, resulting in improved efficiency, effectiveness, quality and/or operational functionality.

• Prioritizes tasks and responsibilities to manage country requirements and escalations seamlessly accordingly to the global targets and strategy. Ensure operational tactics supporting the business.

• Provides experience in delivery and management of local services and process at both tactical and operational levels, understanding and applying IT best practices to assess, review, manage and monitor country IT services and products.

• Responsible for compliance of IT services to local law, Local license compliance & local IT controls compliance. Responsible for local IT budget in the country.

• Ensures (with HR support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.

• Guides, motivates, and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies, for the benefit of both company and the employee.

• 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

• Minimum 2 years of prior experience in IT management of a country.

• More than 5 years of experience in management of IT teams or local organizations, including people management responsibilities (due to line manager and/or hosting manager role).

• In total at least 7 years of experience in different IT or relevant non-IT roles.

• Fluent English communication skills & good local language skills of the major country of responsibility.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors 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 whilst balancing social, environmental, and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and 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