Strategic AI Program Manager Finance

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HITACHI ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD in Zurich, Switzerland is seeking a Strategic AI Program Manager for Finance to drive end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives across business units. You will bridge business stakeholders with the Data, Analytics & AI organization, translating requirements into scalable, governed AI solutions.

The role requires extensive experience in AI project delivery, strong leadership, and the ability to manage internal and external teams in a global setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience as a Project/Delivery Manager, preferably delivering AI projects.
• 5+ years as people manager.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional delivery teams.
• Agile Scrum Master certification and technical knowledge of AI systems and solutions is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of AI use cases and projects within the Finance capability, properly scoped, planned, and executed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sponsors, Business Units, Finance stakeholders, IT, and DAAI teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of AI Delivery Leads for AI initiatives across Finance.
• Create detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Oversee Statements of Work and manage external vendors/partners for successful delivery.
• Monitor progress across the AI use-case portfolio, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Provide leadership to multinational project teams and foster a collaborative environment.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional leadership

AI delivery

Agile Scrum

Stakeholder management

People management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/IT/Business

Jobbeschreibung

## Strategic AI Program Manager FinanceApply: Hybrid: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland: Full time: Posted Today: R0143547**Location:**Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland**Job ID:**R0143547**Date Posted:**2026-09-09**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD**Profession (Job Category):**IT, Telecom & Internet**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**The Strategic AI Program Manager for capability Finance is accountable for driving the end-to-end delivery of Custom-Built AI solutions in Hitachi Energy, supporting the finance capability across BUs, supporting them meet the related strategic objectives.This role acts as the primary bridge between Business stakeholders, either in Business Units or in Global Functions and the Data, Analytics & AI (DAAI) organization, ensuring that business requirements involving Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Advanced Analytics are translated into scalable, governed, and architecture-compliant solutions.The Strategic AI Program Manager will manage both the internal AI Delivery Leads and a set of external resources.**How you will make an impact*** Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a set of AI use cases and projects within the capability Finance, ensuring they are properly scoped, planned and executed on time, and within budget and measured against the early defined success criteria.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Use Case sponsors, DAAI Heads in the BUs, Finance business stakeholders, IT, and Data, Analytics & AI Teams, ensuring proper execution of use cases in scope.* Lead, coach, and develop a team of AI Delivery Leads responsible for the successful execution of AI initiatives across the Finance capability.* Ensures the development of detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation for the projects in the scope* He is accountable for the creation Statements of Work and manage external vendors and partners to ensure successful solution delivery.* Monitor project progress across the AI use case portfolio, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.* Provides active support to the AI Delivery Leads for the capability Finance, acting as first line of escalation.* Provide leadership and guidance to multinational project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.**Your Background*** Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.* 15+ years of experience as a Project/Delivery Manager, preferably delivering AI projects. 5+ years as people manager* Proven experience managing cross-functional delivery teams.* Excellent organizational and prioritization skills combined with strong communication and interpersonal skills.* Domain experience in Finance is a strong plus. Agile Scrum Master certification and technical knowledge of AI systems and solutions is a plus.More about usWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.We can provide more information during the recruitment process.We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.