Management and Strategy Office Manager

HITACHI EUROPE LTD.; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology company is seeking a professional to support the management of its EMEA Environmental Business Division. The role involves operations management, strategic market analysis, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in business or finance and 4+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive health coverage.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Group Personal Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Competenze

• 4+ years of professional experience in strategy and/or management support.
• Familiarity with strategic analysis and interest in startup environments.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in a second European language is a plus.

Mansioni

• Support the operation of the EMEA EBD unit.
• Drive planning, budgeting, pacing, and reporting processes.
• Conduct strategic analysis of markets and innovation trends.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time-management

Presentation skills

Detail-oriented

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Business Administration, or related

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Our Company

To support the management of EBD (Environmental Business Division) EMEA operations (planning, budget, reporting,...) and provide strategic analysis on new business innovation initiatives.

• Support the operation of the EMEA EBD unit (under leadership of head of EMEA EBD). The unit consists of ca. 9 headcounts and a budget of ca. 3 M£.
• Provide strategic analysis of markets, innovation trends, and startups companies.
• What you’ll be doing

The role will also be responsible for :

• Unit operations
• Drive the planning, budgeting, pacing, and reporting process of the unit, in close collaboration with the head of the unit as well as with corporate global management. Ensure the timely delivery of deliverables to corporate global management, in cooperation with New Business Innovation leaders. Resolve programmatic issues and escalate when necessary.
• Strategic analysis
• Assess business ecosystems and competitive dynamics in energy, mobility, and industrial sectors. Explore and analyze markets and trends in these sectors and identify venture opportunities. Scout databases, reports, attend conferences/meetings to identify interesting startups and corporate partners, and track them systematically. Analyze startups and corporate partners' strengths, weaknesses, assets, financial capacities, and business models. Prepare regular update reports and other communication materials for internal stakeholders. Support ad-hoc presentations.
• Collaboration
• Serve as the operational platform for issues within the units and be a key contact for Hitachi’s Corporate Venture Office (CVO).
• What you bring to the team

We’re looking for a team player motivated by delivering excellent work and aligned with Hitachi’s vision. The role offers a hybrid work model with days in the Hitachi office.

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Masters in Finance, Business Administration, Sustainability Strategy, Technology & Information Management, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of professional experience in strategy and/or management support. Startup experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and reporting skills to support unit operations.
• Familiarity with strategic analysis and interest in startup and corporate venture environments.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, inquisitive.
• Highly organized with good time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to see the big picture and break it down into operational steps.
• Works well under pressure.
• Confident and credible communicator, capable of fostering collaboration internally and externally.
• Skilled in synthesizing large amounts of information into clear messages and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in a second European language is a plus.

This role reports to the Head of EMEA - Environmental Business Division and is available in the UK, Switzerland, and Italy.

• Benefits Package

Company Funded Benefits

Includes a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, flexible hybrid working, and other benefits discussed during hiring.

• Generous holiday entitlement with options to buy additional days.
• Holiday Banking scheme.
• Group Personal Pension.
• Private Medical Insurance, including options for family coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Personal Accident Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits (funded by employees): Cycle to Work, Gym Membership, Dental Insurance (with dependents), Health screening, Dining card.