GPG Communications Lead, BU Service (f/m/d)

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

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID: R0148315

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Communications & Corporate Affairs

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Within our Service Business Unit, we are transforming the way we bring together our expertise, technologies, and services to create greater value for our customers.

As Global Product Group Communications Lead , you will shape how our global Service portfolio is positioned and communicated. You will translate complex technologies and business priorities into compelling stories, strengthen our value propositions, and help drive the transformation toward a more integrated Service organization.

How you will make an impact

• 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.

Your background

• 10-15+ years of experience in corporate, business unit, product, portfolio, or solution communications within a global environment.
• Strong experience in the energy, industrial, technology, infrastructure, or related sectors, with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical offerings.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect 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.

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