Local Product Manager

Job description

The Opportunity Are you passionate about driving product innovation, cost optimization, and business growth? Join our team and play a key role in leading Design-to-Value (DtV) initiatives that enhance customer value, improve product competitiveness, and increase profitability. In this highly visible role, you'll collaborate with global cross-functional teams, influence strategic decisions, and lead impactful projects across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our GIB/GIL portfolio through value engineering, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're an experienced engineering professional with strong project management skills, commercial mindset, and a passion for delivering measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you. How you’ll make an impact Drive the adoption and implementation of Design-to-Value (DtV) methodologies within the assigned business line, leading cross-functional project teams and ensuring alignment with DtV processes, company standards, tools, and best practices.

Own and execute the DtV roadmap, ensuring the successful delivery of value-driven initiatives that enhance customer value and improve offering profitability. Partner closely with the Global Product Group and key stakeholders to deliver business results through DtV projects, contributing to revenue growth, margin improvement, and strategic objectives. Identify project challenges and opportunities, facilitate the development of effective solutions, and oversee risk management activities to ensure successful project outcomes.

Lead transfer price calculation and maintenance activities, while driving cost tracking and transparency across the business line. Coordinate the implementation of Transfer of Products (ToP) and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives across the department. Champion cost improvement programs and oversee Relex reporting, supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement efforts. Your background Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in the development, manufacturing, and supply of GIB/GIL products. Experience applying cost and value optimization methodologies, such as Design-to-Value (DtV). Proven project management experience; a recognized project management certification (e.g., PMI) is considered an advantage. Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of the value creation chain. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

Fluency in English. What we offer 13th salary Monthly food vouchers Supplementary health insurance Organized transport Additional bonuses More about us Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy! You will also be accountable to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!