Operations Manager – Digital Services

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Senior level
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The Role
Manage the full lifecycle of digital transformer service projects, including planning, scope, schedules, budgets, resources, vendors, customer communication, risk mitigation, compliance, and closeout. Coordinate engineers, technicians, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders while monitoring KPIs and project performance. The role supports installation of digital bushing monitoring, online DGA, and partial discharge systems, as well as continuous improvement across the Services Division. Domestic and international travel may be required.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location:

Earth City, Missouri, United States

Job ID:

R0144274

Date Posted:

2026-09-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity

As an Operations Manager for Digital Services, you will manage front-end technical sales support, order acceptance, and project execution for digital projects and services across the United States. You will oversee digital field substation equipment monitoring projects, including project tracking, inventory control, lead-time management, field service scheduling, budgeting, cost forecasting, and the direct management of service technicians. You will serve as a subject matter resource for substation monitoring projects and devices while coordinating work across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, production teams, and the Global Call Center. Your work will help ensure that customer and engineering orders are completed on schedule, within cost expectations, and according to established quality standards.


How You’ll Make an Impact
  • Process and acknowledge orders using Salesforce and SAP, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with customer proposals.
  • Manage the execution of digital field substation equipment monitoring projects, including schedules, inventory, lead times, and field service activities.
  • Directly manage a team of service technicians and support personnel development.
  • Prepare operations budgets and regularly review and forecast direct and indirect project costs.
  • Coordinate warranty and support activities with the Global Call Center to resolve customer issues promptly.
  • Serve as the subject matter resource for substation equipment monitoring projects and devices.
  • Coordinate among Sales, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and production teams to deliver orders on time, within cost expectations, and to quality standards.
  • Prepare technical specifications and documentation, investigate technical problems, and provide recommendations for reports and root cause investigation.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
  • 5-10 years of overall professional experience in operations, project management, digital services, field service, or related technical environments.
  • Able to organize work, manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, and maintain excellent attention to detail.
  • Able to communicate effectively and collaborate across technical, operational, and customer-facing teams.
  • Programming experience connecting IIoT devices; SAP experience is preferred.
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 30% as business needs require.
  • Commitment to Hitachi Energy’s values of safety and integrity, including taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you can grow your career while contributing to technologies and services that support the future of energy.

  • Opportunities to work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energy
  • A collaborative environment with experienced professionals
  • Access to learning platforms and career development programs
  • Attractive health and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.


Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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 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 accommodation channel 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 Al-supported 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 decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Skills Required

  • Existing U.S. work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
  • Associate degree with more than seven years of experience in the transformer or substation field, as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree
  • At least five years of project management experience focused on transformer services or heavy industrial equipment
  • Experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget
  • Proficiency with project management software, including MS Project or Primavera P6
  • Understanding of transformer technology, maintenance, and repair processes
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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