AI Delivery Lead - Physical AI

Hitachi; Kraków; Remote; PLN 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness and wellness programs

Benefits platform with discounts

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home-work setup allowance

Spectacles allowance

Company events

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Krakow seeks an AI Delivery Lead to orchestrate the delivery of Physical AI use cases across global operations. You will own delivery from planning through implementation, coordinating sponsors, architects, analysts, IT, and manufacturing stakeholders, including external partners.

This senior role requires leading complex initiatives, aligning stakeholders across regions and functions, and driving initiatives from concept to implementation, with travel about 30% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project or delivery management delivering complex technology projects.
• Experience delivering projects in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional and geographically distributed project teams.
• Strong stakeholder management across business and technology teams.
• Experience managing external vendors, project scope, budgets, timelines, and risks.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Physical AI use cases across global operations.
• Define project scope, requirements, and deliverables with sponsors and cross-functional teams.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements using suitable delivery methodologies.
• Coordinate architects, business analysts, technical specialists, and contributors across distributed teams.
• Develop clear Statements of Work and manage external vendors/partners.
• Monitor progress of the AI use case portfolio and manage priorities and dependencies.
• Identify risks and issues and drive mitigation and follow-up.
• Provide clear project reporting and communicate progress to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, IT, Business

Job description

Location:

Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Job ID:

R0148512

Date Posted:

2026-11-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

The opportunity

As an AI Delivery Lead, you will lead the delivery of Physical AI use cases within our global Data, Analytics & AI organization. You will work across manufacturing environments and business units, coordinating projects that bring AI into real-world industrial operations.

You will take ownership of delivery from project planning through implementation, coordinating business sponsors, architects, business analysts, IT teams, manufacturing stakeholders, and external partners. The use cases can range from computer vision and visual inspection to AI-enabled robotics and other solutions connecting AI with the physical environment.

This is a senior delivery role where you will bring structure to complex initiatives, align stakeholders across functions and regions, and ensure Physical AI use cases move successfully from concept to implementation.

Please note that this role involves approximately30% travel.

How you’ll make an impact

• You lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Physical AI use cases across our global operations.

• You work with business sponsors and cross-functional teams to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.

• You develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements using suitable delivery methodologies.

• You coordinate architects, business analysts, technical specialists, and other contributors across geographically distributed project teams.

• You develop clear Statements of Work and manage external vendors and partners throughout project delivery.

• You monitor progress across the Physical AI use case portfolio and manage priorities and dependencies.

• You identify project risks and issues and drive appropriate mitigation and follow-up.

• You provide clear project reporting and communicate progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders and senior management.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in project or delivery management, with a strong track record of delivering complex technology projects.

• Experience delivering projects in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional and geographically distributed project teams.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working across business and technology teams.

• Experience managing external vendors, project scope, budgets, timelines, and risks.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance

• Access to fitness and wellness programs

• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks

• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home

• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance

• Company events and team‑building activities

• Psychological support program

• Free parking available

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.