IIoT Platform Product Manager ( Internet of Things)

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Hitachi Energy is seeking a Platform Product Manager. The position is accountable for the long-term success and cohesion of the IoT platform upon which all Hitachi Energy software products will use for edge to cloud connectivity. The role will report to the Vice President of Product Management and be part of a growing, global team leading the transformation of an industry leading enterprise software portfolio. This role will also have a functional report to the Head of Digital Portfolio.

Your responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Manages the IIoT platform within the Enterprise Software Solutions Product Group throughout its entire life cycle, with responsibility for product financial targets, and wider Hitachi Energy adoption and pull through. Leads continuous business analysis of the product line with a view to establishing a commercially viable IIoT platform direct to external customers.
• Product Strategy: Translates local market requirements and business unit strategy into global product portfolio. Positioning of the current and future product through market and customer segmentation, and anticipation of needs based on applicable trends. Lead engagement with adjacent product lines (Machine Learning, Remote Monitoring, etc.) to form a differentiated IIoT market offering.
• Market Analysis: Analyses and tracks market, technology, competitor, and customer requirements related to the product business and determines competitive attributes, prioritization, and value proposition. Identifies needs, opportunities, risks and positioning against competition and feeds information to global team as input to decision making.
• Commercialization: Define pricing, hosting, and support models. Makes decisions and approves prioritization of product portfolio development activities. Maximize IIoT pull-through in customer engagements with digital content.
• Customer Relations: Engages regularly with customers. Manages challenging customer escalations and non-conformities. Develops and shapes SLA strategy.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Operations, Engineering and a minimum 5 years of experience working in product management or related role in a software product development organization OR
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Operations, Engineering and a minimum 8 years of experience working in product management or related role in a software product development organization.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and/or adjacent software markets is desired
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a product roadmap
• Ability to manage through ambiguity
• Strong collaboration skills working in a team environment
• Strong presentation skills
• “For Colorado Residents and Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $95,340 - $177,060

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 Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.dol.go v/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/ posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-NAM1

2022-02-22