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Hitachi Energy

Application Manager

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Enterprise Applications

Our Company

We're Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world's potential. We're people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what's now to what's next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don't expect you to fit every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

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Job Summary:..

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Manager to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical business applications for Hitachi, Ltd. This role requires a strong understanding of application lifecycle management, project leadership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that support our strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities:..

. Lead and manage the entire application lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into technical requirements, and propose effective application solutions.
. Oversee a team of developers, business analysts, and quality assurance specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
. Develop and implement application development best practices, standards, and methodologies.
. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.
. Identify and mitigate risks associated with application development and deployment.
. Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of all managed applications.
. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance application capabilities and efficiency.
. Maintain comprehensive documentation for all applications, including technical specifications, user manuals, and support procedures.
. Act as a primary point of contact for application-related issues, providing expert support and problem resolution.
. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the application development team.

Job Qualifications:..

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
. Minimum of 8 years of experience in application development and management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
. Proven experience with full application lifecycle management (ALM) methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
. Strong technical background in various programming languages, databases, and operating systems relevant to enterprise applications.
. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage technical teams.
. Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their application in enterprise solutions.
. Solid understanding of IT security principles and best practices.
. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

About us

We're a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.

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About Company

Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Job ID: 145624585

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