Digital Innovation Program Manager

How you'll make an impact:

• You'll develop detailed program plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation

• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across projects within the program

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business units, IT, and external partners

• Lead ideation sessions and workshops to generate innovative digital solutions

• Communicate program vision, objectives, and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders

• Negotiate program expectations and ensure results are achieved

• Manage external partners and related activities (commercial agreements, NDAs, SoWs, etc)

• Contribute in evaluating and implementing new digital technologies/business models

• Identify emerging technologies and trends to drive digital innovation

• Work with the digital team to drive process improvements and standardization across digital initiatives

• Ensure compliance with digital and data management policies and standards

• Oversee the execution of pilot projects to test and validate innovative digital solutions

• Manage the transition of successful pilots back to the owning business unit for scaling and adoption

• Facilitate knowledge transfer and adoption of new technologies across the organization

Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in program management, with a focus on digital transformation and innovation projects

• Strong technical background with understanding of emerging IT and OT technologies and digital trends

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs

• Excellent ownership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience with agile methodologies and digital project management tools

• PMP or relevant program management certification is a plus

What We Offer

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.

• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.

More About Us:
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. Join us on this exciting journey.
Talent Partner , Dianne Cooper - [email protected] will answer your questions on the position.
Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
We employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation