AI Platform Services Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Services SP. Z O.O. in Krakow seeks a senior leader to govern and financially steer the enterprise AI Platform services, shaping the long-term strategy and operating model.

You will oversee governance, risk, and compliance while driving cost transparency and scalable supplier relationships. The role requires 10+ years in technology strategy, governance, or enterprise architecture, with proven leadership in global settings and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, governance, service management, or enterprise architecture.
• Proven track record in defining governance frameworks, operating models, and technology roadmaps in global organizations.
• Strong knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI, risk management, compliance, and audit controls.
• Experience with FinOps, budgeting, consumption management, capacity planning, and cost optimization.
• Expertise in vendor management, licensing, contracts, renewals, and commercial negotiations.
• Solid understanding of enterprise AI platforms, cloud technologies, model lifecycle governance, and software delivery.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams in complex global environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic service direction, governance, and financial management of Hitachi Energy’s enterprise AI Platform services.
• Drive secure adoption, sustainable growth, and long-term platform services evolution while ensuring compliance, risk management, and cost transparency.
• Partner with stakeholders to establish scalable operating models and maximize business value through innovative AI services.
• Define and maintain long-term vision, governance frameworks, operating procedures, policies, and standards.
• Oversee platform compliance, AI risk management, regulatory alignment, and responsible AI governance.
• Manage budgeting, chargeback, quota management, and capacity planning for platform consumption.
• Lead vendor relationships, licensing, renewals, and strategic supplier alignment.
• Build and develop a multidisciplinary team and set clear objectives and performance expectations.

Skills

Technology strategy

Governance

Service management

Enterprise architecture

AI governance

Risk management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Job ID: R0146498

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity Lead the strategic service direction, governance, and financial management of Hitachi Energy’s enterprise AI Platform services. Drive secure adoption, sustainable growth, and long-term platform services evolution while ensuring compliance, risk management, and cost transparency. Partner with stakeholders to establish scalable operating models and maximize business value through innovative AI services. How you will make an impact Define and maintain the long‑term vision, strategic direction, portfolio, and evolution roadmap for the enterprise AI Platform services. Establish governance frameworks, operating procedures, policies, standards, and control mechanisms for platform consumption and operation. Lead platform compliance, audit readiness, AI risk management, regulatory alignment, and responsible AI governance activities. Define and govern consumption management, budgeting, chargeback, quota management, capacity planning, and platform consumption optimization strategies. Manage vendor relationships, commercial engagements, contracts, licensing, renewals, and strategic supplier alignment. Own service lifecycle governance, model portfolio management, onboarding approvals, evaluation frameworks, monitoring expectations, and retirement decisions. Lead governance reviews for new AI models, providers, platform capabilities, and strategic technology investments. Collaborate with security, enterprise architecture, legal, procurement, finance, and compliance functions to ensure enterprise alignment. Build, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary team of specialists covering AI platform governance, FinOps, AI risk and compliance, vendor and licensing management, and platform strategy and service portfolio management. Set clear objectives, accountabilities, priorities, and performance expectations for the team, ensuring effective allocation of capacity across strategic and operational commitments. Drive platform services evolution and stakeholder alignment.

Your background

• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, governance, service management, or enterprise architecture.


• Proven track record in defining governance frameworks, operating models, and technology roadmaps in global organizations.


• Strong knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI, risk management, compliance, and audit controls.


• Experience with FinOps, budgeting, consumption management, capacity planning, and cost optimization.


• Expertise in vendor management, licensing, contracts, renewals, and commercial negotiations.


• Solid understanding of enterprise AI platforms, cloud technologies, model lifecycle governance, and software delivery.


• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams in complex global environments.


• Excellent stakeholder management, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives


• Well-being and care


• Paid and unpaid leave


• Flexible work options


• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

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