Jobs in Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Location: (HEU) Home Based HEU UK

Job ID: R0104051

Date Posted: 2025-08-29

Company Name: HITACHI EUROPE LTD.

Profession (Job Category): Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Global Human Capital Division Remote Regular, Full-Time

Through its Social Innovation Business that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

As an integral member of Global Mobility Leadership, this role is responsible for the strategic execution of Global Mobility’s operational and transformational objectives. The Global Mobility Program Manager will lead a team in maximizing Hitachi’s vendors and systems for a globally efficient and standardized delivery of mobility services. We are looking for a team player, who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision.

• Drive team to seek opportunities to consolidate vendors and streamline processes.

• Accountable for implementation against transformational goals and objectives.

• Identify risks and analyze ROI of projects.

• Partner with Mobility CoE colleagues to assess current vendors for opportunities to optimize value and performance.

• Collaborate with the technical team to identify and implement system and process enhancements that drive operational efficiency.

• Support the creation and management of program surveys including feedback on vendors, systems, and processes.

• Manage budgets and funding channels for various projects.

• Active business stakeholder involvement with Group Corporate (HQ Japan), Corporate RHQs, and Group Companies to ensure alignment, buy-in, and efficient execution.

• Provide support in crafting and delivering informative presentations that effectively communicate key initiatives to internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Mobility Leadership Team to strategize communication and implementation plans for global initiatives.

• Support regional mobility teams with implementation and communication plans of global initiatives such as vendor implementations, systems onboarding, and assignment policy updates.

• Manage and coordinate signatures for internal documents such as data transfer agreements and services agreements.

• Manage global vendor agreements including but not limited to tax, immigration, relocation, systems, and consultants.

• Ensure vendors deliver services in accordance with agreements.

• Manage the RFI or RFP, as appropriate, including pre-work cost-benefit analyses, internal reviews of responses, Group Company collaborations, etc.

• Manage internal and external staff augmentation agreements such as AssignmentPro Super Users (HR Digital).

• AssignmentPro Super User team performance and support performance improvement initiatives.

• Oversee storage and tracking of project documentation

• 10+ years of experience managing and implementing increasingly complex projects.
• Must be agile and able to manage unexpected events.
• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating contract terms, commercials, and services.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively in ambiguous and uncertain environments.
• Demonstrated sound decisions with minimal direction.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, and ability to prioritize projects.
• Experience with change management and be able to drive transformation with the team.
• Extensive experience managing geographically and culturally diverse teams.
• Outstanding teambuilding skills and adept at conflict resolution.

• MBA ideal but not required.
• Japanese language ideal but not required.
• AssignmentPro experience is helpful.
• Deep understanding of global mobility vendors is ideal.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Group and familiarity of internal stakeholders helpful but not required.

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge

If, like us, you’re motivated by delivering first class services, thrive in a fast paced and supportive environment and want to help Hitachi to drive social innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

For residents of California, New York, Washington, Ohio and Illinois as required under applicable pay transparency laws, the expected base salary for this position if filled remotely is $143,713 - $179,642. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.