AI for Engineering Transformation Lead

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Łódź; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office equipment allowance

Spectacles allowance

Company events

Psychological support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an AI Transformation Lead to accelerate AI adoption across engineering platforms, software products, and workflows. You will bridge strategy and execution, collaborating with software engineers, architects, data specialists, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to deliver measurable AI value.

You will shape how AI capabilities are introduced and scaled across multiple engineering organizations, with high visibility and autonomy to influence outcomes and modernization

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, digital transformation, innovation or related technology roles.
• Hands-on experience delivering software solutions and implementing technology transformations within complex organizations.
• Practical experience with AI technologies, machine learning solutions, generative AI or intelligent automation initiatives.
• Understanding of modern software development practices, cloud platforms and enterprise architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption of AI technologies across engineering platforms, software solutions, and development teams.
• Translate strategic AI initiatives into practical implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity, software delivery and business processes through AI-enabled solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define use cases, validate ideas and support implementation activities.
• Work closely with architects, data specialists, cybersecurity teams and business stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of AI capabilities.
• Promote modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development approaches.
• Support modernization initiatives, including the evolution of legacy systems and adoption of new technology patterns.
• Drive experimentation, proof-of-concepts and innovation initiatives in collaboration with the innovation organization.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities relevant to the engineering organization.
• Establish frameworks, best practices and governance approaches that enable safe and scalable adoption of AI solutions

Skills

AI transformation

Software engineering

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Tools

Azure AI services

Azure OpenAI

Databricks

NVIDIA ecosystem

Job description

Job Description:

Opportunity

We are looking for an AI Transformation Lead to help accelerate the adoption of AI technologies across engineering platforms, software products, and engineering workflows supporting transformer design and development.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between AI strategy and execution. Working closely with software engineers, engineering teams, solution architects, data specialists, cybersecurity experts, and innovation teams, you will identify opportunities where AI can deliver measurable value and help transform those opportunities into practical solutions.

This is a highly visible role with significant autonomy and influence, offering the opportunity to shape how AI capabilities are introduced, scaled, and operationalized across multiple engineering organizations.

How you will make an impact

• Drive the adoption of AI technologies across engineering platforms, software solutions, and development teams.
• Translate strategic AI initiatives into practical implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity, software delivery and business processes through AI-enabled solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define use cases, validate ideas and support implementation activities.
• Work closely with architects, data specialists, cybersecurity teams and business stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of AI capabilities.
• Promote modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development approaches.
• Support modernization initiatives, including the evolution of legacy systems and adoption of new technology patterns.
• Drive experimentation, proof-of-concepts and innovation initiatives in collaboration with the innovation organization.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities relevant to the engineering organization.
• Establish frameworks, best practices and governance approaches that enable safe and scalable adoption of AI solutions

Your background

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, digital transformation, innovation or related technology roles.
• Hands‑on experience delivering software solutions and implementing technology transformations within complex organizations.
• Practical experience with AI technologies, machine learning solutions, generative AI or intelligent automation initiatives.
• Understanding of modern software development practices, cloud platforms and enterprise architecture principles.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and technical teams.
• Strong ability to connect business objectives with technology solutions.
• Experience identifying and delivering process improvements through automation and emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Good written and spoken English (B2 or higher).
• Nice to have: Experience with Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, Databricks, NVIDIA ecosystem, ML platforms or modern data platforms. Experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial or energy‑related organizations. Experience implementing AI governance, responsible AI practices or cybersecurity controls for AI solutions Experience supporting enterprise‑wide transformation programs.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy we recognise 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 programmes
• 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 programme

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.