Position Summary The Local Product Manager is responsible for managing the product portfolio at the local manufacturing site ensuring alignment between market requirements customer expectations operational capabilities and business objectives The role serves as the key interface between Sales Operations Supply Chain Quality Engineering and Global Product Management to drive profitable growth product lifecycle management and customer satisfaction Key Responsibilities Product Strategy Portfolio Management Execute local product strategies aligned with global and regional business objectives Manage the local product portfolio throughout its lifecycle including product introduction optimization and phaseout activities Identify market opportunities competitive trends and customer needs to support business growth Recommend product enhancements and localization opportunities based on market and customer feedback Business Performance Management Monitor revenue margin volume and profitability performance of assigned product lines Develop and maintain product forecasts and business plans Support pricing strategy and profitability improvement initiatives Customer Market Interface Act as the local product expert for customers sales teams and internal stakeholders Support customer visits technical discussions and product presentations Gather and analyze voiceofcustomer feedback to drive product improvements Collaborate with sales teams to identify growth opportunities and support key account strategies CrossFunctional Leadership Coordinate activities among Operations Supply Chain Engineering and Sales Lead crossfunctional projects related to product launches qualification and cost reduction Ensure smooth introduction of new products and management of product changes Drive resolution of productrelated issues impacting customers or operations Product Lifecycle Management Manage current product introductions NPI product transfers and product obsolescence processes Maintain product specifications documentation and change management records Ensure compliance with company standards regulatory requirements and customer specifications Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for cost reduction process optimization and value engineering Support Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives Drive productivity and profitability improvements across the product portfolio Qualifications Bachelors degree in engineering Electrical Mechanical stream Experience 510 years of experience in Product Management Marketing Engineering of Instrument Transformer Demonstrated success in crossfunctional project leadership and stakeholder management Skills Competencies Strong business and financial acumen Product lifecycle management expertise Market analysis and strategic planning skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities Strong analytical and problemsolving skills Project management capabilities Customerfocused mindset Ability to influence without direct authority Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools including Alsupported 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 decisionmaking Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachis Global Data Privacy Notice Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process Hitachi Energy conducts preemployment background checks that may include verification of employment history education criminal records and other relevant information in accordance with applicable laws For certain rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or securitysensitive functionsadditional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required These may include but are not limited to enhanced criminal history checks credit history J