Team Lead, Global Center of Competence – BESS

9 ore fa

milano, lombardia, Italia Hitachi Tempo pieno
Overview

In this role you will lead the Global Center of Competence for BESS, directing a multidisciplinary team to deliver technically sound and commercially competitive energy storage solutions. You will coordinate global proposal development, aligning customer requirements with pre-engineered designs and integrated system concepts. You’ll work with internal units, suppliers, and partners to create clear, executable proposals that meet grid codes and utility requirements. This is a high-impact, international role shaping battery storage and hydrogen applications across Hitachi Energy.

Retribuzione / Benefits
  • Competitive salary and incentives
  • Well-being and care benefits
  • Paid and unpaid leave
  • Flexible work options
  • Financial security benefits
  • Personal and professional growth
Responsabilità
  • Lead the Virtual Central Competence team for BESS and hydrogen-based applications
  • Coordinate technical and commercial proposal development for global opportunities
  • Ensure proposals are technically accurate, financially viable and clearly defined
  • Coordinate inputs from multiple engineering disciplines and external partners
  • Develop and review system architectures, equipment specs and scope for BESS/hydrogen projects
  • Support technical evaluation and selection of major equipment and systems
  • Ensure alignment with grid connection requirements and industry standards
  • Identify risks and mitigation measures in proposal development
  • Drive standardization and reuse of pre-engineered concepts
  • Capture lessons learned and contribute to know-how across the organization
  • Ensure compliance with external/internal regulations and guidelines
Requisiti fondamentali
  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with battery energy storage systems (utility-scale or grid-connected)
  • Extensive experience in procurement, specification and evaluation of electrical equipment and grid infrastructure
  • Strong bid and proposal management experience
  • Understanding of grid codes, protection and control, and power quality for grid connections
  • Knowledge of BESS architectures including EMS/PMS, SCADA, transformers and switchgear
  • Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, EPCs and utilities in international projects
  • Ability to translate complex technical topics into customer-facing proposals
  • Full professional proficiency in English
  • Several years of international business experience
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Strategic and analytical thinking
  • Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork
  • BESS architectures (battery systems, PCS, EMS/PMS)
  • Grid integration and grid-code compliance
  • Protection and control systems