Innovation Business Development Lead

Hitachi Energy; Guarulhos; Sur place; BRL 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical care

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Benefits platform access

Home office setup allowance

Eye care allowance

Company events

Psychological support

Free parking

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Innovation Technology Programs Lead to shape the future of our transformers business. You will champion identification, validation, and scaling of cutting-edge solutions impacting products, engineering, and digital horizons.

The role blends strategy, development, and execution, driving high-impact pilots, open innovation, and global collaboration within a fast-paced Global Innovation team that values creativity, experimentation, and governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the transformers industry with global leadership.
• Proven ability to translate market trends into strategic technology roadmaps.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and measurable business impact.
• Experience turning insights into validated innovation solutions with stakeholder engagement.
• Proven project and portfolio management, budget oversight, and multi-region collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Lead transformative innovation initiatives across global teams.
• Shape and manage the Innovation Focus Area portfolio with strategy and roadmaps.
• Drive long-term technology plans with aligned resources and execution quality.
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership for global technology programs.
• Oversee resource and financial planning for efficiency and value creation.
• Foster collaboration and remove barriers for seamless execution.
• Build partnerships with research institutions and external collaborators.
• Champion responsible innovation with design thinking and governance.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Portfolio management

Budget management

Global collaboration

Communication

Formation

Engineering degree

Description du poste

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 cutting‑edge solutions that directly influence our products, engineering capabilities, and digital horizons.

In this role, you’ll thrive at the intersection of strategy, development, and execution—co‑creating high‑impact pilots, driving open innovation, and partnering with experts worldwide. You’ll influence long‑term strategic direction while helping build the next generation of technology‑enabled solutions for customers across the globe.

You will join a fast‑paced, collaborative Global Innovation team empowered to explore disruptive trends, launch high‑value 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 You’ll 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 multi‑year technology plans to ensure aligned, well‑resourced, and high‑quality execution.
• Provide strategic direction and hands‑on 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 stakeholder‑engagement capabilities.
• Proven expertise in project and portfolio management, budget management, and multi‑region 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 team‑building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Publication date : 2026-07-24