Global Product Group Communications Lead – Energy & Service

hitachi; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Product Group Communications Lead to shape how the global Service portfolio is positioned and communicated. You will translate complex technologies and priorities into compelling narratives, strengthening value propositions and driving transformation across the organization.

You will lead messaging for diverse service offerings, collaborate with senior leaders and product teams, and manage multiple global initiatives with a strategic, hands-on approach and a

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in corporate, business unit, product, portfolio, or solution communications within a global environment.
• Strong experience in energy, industrial, technology sectors with the ability to understand and communicate complex offerings.
• Strong business acumen linking communications to business strategy, growth, market positioning, and transformation.
• Proven experience developing communication strategies, differentiated value propositions, positioning, and content that support business objectives.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for different audiences.
• Strategic and hands-on mindset, combined with strong project management skills and the ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and shifting priorities.
• Confident and collaborative communicator with credibility at senior leadership level and the ability to work effectively across cultures, functions, and time zones.
• Fluency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent positioning, messaging, and storytelling across the global Service portfolio, including High Voltage Service, Transformer Service, Grid Connection Service, digital and AI solutions such as HMAX Energy, and Service House offerings.
• Translate complex business, technology, and industry topics into clear, audience-focused narratives and compelling content.
• Develop differentiated messaging and value propositions that strengthen the positioning of the Service Business Unit and its portfolio.
• Shape communications for new service offerings, digital solutions, portfolio enhancements, and future innovations.
• Lead communications for the One Global Product Group, creating a unified narrative while preserving the distinctive strengths and expertise of individual portfolio areas.
• Act as a trusted communications partner to senior business leaders, product teams, and subject-matter experts across the organization.
• Manage multiple global communication initiatives in parallel, collaborating across regions and functions to ensure alignment, quality, and timely execution.

Skills

Corporate communications

Product communications

Storytelling

Content development

Strategic communications

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

English fluency

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Product Group Communications Lead to shape how the global Service portfolio is positioned and communicated. You will translate complex technologies and priorities into compelling narratives, strengthening value propositions and driving transformation across the organization.

You will lead messaging for diverse service offerings, collaborate with senior leaders and product teams, and manage multiple global initiatives with a strategic, hands-on approach and a