Business R&D Lead - Operation and Manufacturing

Job description

**The opportunity** Join Hitachi Energy as an Innovation Technology Programs Lead and play a defining role in shaping the future of our global Transformers business. This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that bridge technology, business, and emerging innovation ecosystems. You will champion the identification, validation, and scaling of cuttingedge solutions that directly influence our products, engineering capabilities, and digital horizons. In this role, youll thrive at the intersection of strategy, development, and executioncocreating highimpact pilots, driving open innovation, and partnering with experts worldwide. Youll influence longterm strategic direction while helping build the next generation of technologyenabled solutions for customers across the globe. You will join a fastpaced, collaborative Global Innovation team empowered to explore disruptive trends, launch highvalue initiatives, and develop new ventures in an environment that values creativity, experimentation, and entrepreneurial thinking. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. **How youll make an impact** - Lead transformative innovation initiatives that spark creativity, intrapreneurship, and continuous improvement. - Shape and manage the Innovation Focus Area portfolio, including strategy, prioritization, and annual roadmaps. - Drive annual and multiyear technology plans to ensure aligned, wellresourced, and highquality execution. - Provide strategic direction and handson leadership for global technology programs delivered on time and within budget. - Oversee resource and financial planning to ensure efficiency, transparency, and value creation. - Foster strong collaboration across global teams and stakeholders to remove barriers and enable seamless execution. - Build and manage partnerships with research institutions, industry bodies, and external collaborators. - Champion responsible innovation by promoting design thinking, emerging technologies, and robust governance standards. **Your background** - Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field. - 10+ years of experience in the transformers industry, including leadership in a global environment. - Demonstrated ability to translate market trends into strategic technology roadmaps. - Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a track record of driving measurable business impact. - Experience converting insights into validated innovation solutions, with excellent communication and stakeholderengagement capabilities. - Proven expertise in project and portfolio management, budget management, and multiregion collaboration. **More about us** At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives. **Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:** Private medical care and life insurance Access to fitness and wellness programs Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks Employee Capital Plans (PPK) Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home Spectacles and contact lenses allowance Company events and teambuilding activities Psychological support program Free parking available **You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.**