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Team Manager - Cooling System

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
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Leads the cooling systems engineering and project execution team, overseeing planning, resource management, operational processes, KPIs, project delivery, team development, recruitment, and compliance. The role requires expertise in cooling system products, thermal management, heat exchangers, chillers, and cooling towers, along with strong project leadership and people-management skills. The manager is responsible for delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget while supporting stakeholders across diverse geographies.
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Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0136480

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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.

How you’ll make an impact:


Planning:

  • 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 subordinates
  • Review and ensure the development of team competency. (Technical, Project Management, etc.,)
  • Carries out talent management activities for Teams (e.g. Career planning) and retention management
  • Ensures 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 guidelines
  • Ensure Hitachi integrity guidelines are followed among the teams
  • Ensure IS security policy is followed among the teams
  • Acts as a role model

Challenges

  • LPG’s order intake impacts Project utilization, Resource Plan, Scope expansion
  • Managing 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 Products
  • Experience 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

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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