Overview
Description: Global Mobility Program Management
Division: Global Human Capital Division
Location: Remote
Status: Regular, Full-Time
The Company: Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society by integrating IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors—Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries—and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from 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.
Responsibilities
- Mobility Program Management: Drive the team to consolidate vendors and streamline processes; be accountable for implementation against transformational goals; identify risks and analyze ROI; assess current vendors with Mobility CoE to optimize value and performance; collaborate with the technical team to implement system and process enhancements; support the creation and management of program surveys; manage budgets and funding channels for projects.
- Change Management and Stakeholder Management: Engage active business stakeholders with Group Corporate (HQ Japan), Corporate RHQs, and Group Companies to ensure alignment and efficient execution; assist in crafting and delivering presentations to internal stakeholders; collaborate with Mobility Leadership Team on communication and implementation plans for global initiatives; support regional mobility teams with implementation and communication plans for initiatives such as vendor implementations, systems onboarding, and assignment policy updates.
- Contract and Vendor Management: Prepare and coordinate signatures for internal documents (data transfer agreements, services agreements); manage global vendor agreements (tax, immigration, relocation, systems, consultants); ensure vendors deliver services per agreements; manage RFI/RFP processes including cost-benefit analyses and internal reviews; manage staff augmentation agreements (e.g., AssignmentPro Super Users) and related performance initiatives; oversee storage and tracking of project documentation.
Position Requirements
- 10+ years of experience managing and implementing increasingly complex projects.
- Agile and able to manage unexpected events.
- Excellent communication skills with various stakeholders.
- Experience negotiating contract terms, commercials, and services.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and in ambiguous environments.
- Sound decisions with minimal direction.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize projects.
- Experience with change management and driving transformation with the team.
- Extensive experience managing geographically and culturally diverse teams.
- Outstanding teambuilding skills and conflict resolution.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 with internal stakeholders is helpful but not required.
Our Values
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Our values reflect the Hitachi Spirit:
- Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect
- Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity
- Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge
Compensation and Compliance
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 experience and other factors. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to program conditions and restrictions.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.