Data, Analytics & AI Excellence Manager

HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Services Sp. z o.o. is seeking an experienced Data, Analytics & AI Excellence Manager in Kraków. Lead governance, portfolio management, and PMO initiatives across business, product, and technology teams to ensure delivery excellence and strong executive oversight.

You will drive standardized reporting, scalable PMO frameworks, and data‑driven decision making while coordinating complex transformations in a multinational setting. Fluent English required; German is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field.
• 10+ years of PMO leadership, governance, portfolio management, or delivery excellence experience.
• Proven track record building PMO capabilities, governance frameworks, and delivery standards.
• Experience with transformation programs and exec-level visibility in multinational settings.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate complexity into executive insights.
• Experience with portfolio management tools (ServiceNow SPM, Planview, Clarity).
• Knowledge of Power BI and modern reporting practices.
• Understanding of digital transformation, data, and AI environments.
• PM/QA certifications (PMP/PRINCE2/MSP/P3O/Agile/Scrum) are highly desirable.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop PMO teams responsible for governance, planning, standards, and operational effectiveness.
• Establish governance cadence, steering forums, executive reviews and escalation processes.
• Prepare high‑quality executive materials and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Drive integrated planning across multiple workstreams with cross‑functional alignment.
• Ensure timely escalation of blockers and accurate executive reporting on portfolio health.
• Define and improve PMO methodologies, reporting standards, and operating procedures.
• Own portfolio management tooling, data quality, and single source of truth across the organization.
• Develop PMO capabilities through onboarding, training, and certification programs.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance

Portfolio management

Delivery excellence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Management, Engineering, or related field

PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, Agile, Scrum certifications

Tools

ServiceNow SPM

Planview

Clarity

Power BI

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID: R0149067 Date Posted: 2026-11-12 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Data, Analytics & AI Excellence Manager

The Opportunity

• Lead and develop teams responsible for governance execution, PMO excellence, planning, standards, and operational effectiveness.
• Establish and manage the organizational governance cadence, steering forums, executive reviews, and escalation mechanisms.
• Prepare high-quality decision materials, executive briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership teams.
• Drive integrated planning across multiple workstreams and facilitate alignment among business, product, technology, and delivery teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional issues, dependencies, and blockers, ensuring timely escalation where required.
• Deliver concise and reliable executive reporting on portfolio progress, delivery health, key decisions, and emerging challenges.
• Define and continuously improve PMO methodologies, governance frameworks, stage-gate processes, reporting standards, and operating procedures.
• Own portfolio management tooling, reporting standards, and data quality practices to ensure a single source of truth across the organization.
• Drive PMO capability development through onboarding programs, training frameworks, certification pathways, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in PMO leadership, governance, portfolio management, or delivery excellence within large-scale, multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and building PMO capabilities, governance frameworks, and delivery standards.
• Strong experience managing complex transformation programs with executive-level visibility and cross-functional stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear executive insights and recommendations.
• Experience with project portfolio management tools such as ServiceNow SPM, Planview, Clarity, or similar solutions.
• Knowledge of Power BI and modern reporting practices.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation, data, and AI-driven environments.
• PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional languages, including German, are an advantage.

What We Offer

At Hitachi Energy, you will work on meaningful projects that are shaping the future of sustainable energy and digital transformation. We offer a collaborative international environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to influence how strategic programs are governed and delivered across a global organization. Bring your passion, energy, and leadership to a global team that is driving innovation and creating sustainable value through digital transformation.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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