Head of Business Intelligence Competence Center

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 340,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-being support

Flexible work options

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O. in Krakow, Poland, seeks a senior leader to spearhead the global BI Competence Center, driving analytics excellence and scalable data platforms.

You will enable enterprise BI delivery, govern data access, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate data-driven decisions and AI-ready analytics at scale.

Qualifications

• 15+ years overall professional experience.
• 10+ years in analytics, BI, or data platform enablement in a global org.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI, analytics engineering, and data consumption patterns.
• Proven leadership of enterprise BI/analytics across multiple domains/geographies.
• Experience defining BI standards, semantic models, dashboards, and guardrails.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams and building business cases.

Responsibilities

• Define and operate enterprise BI delivery standards and patterns.
• Own Microsoft Fabric/EDP enablement standards for analytics consumption.
• Enable various units to consume governed analytics and reduce dashboard duplication.
• Lead AI/ML platform capabilities including MLOps and model serving.
• Embed governance, data quality, access controls, and auditability in analytics platforms.
• Monitor analytics adoption, platform usage, and service effectiveness metrics.
• Ensure platform security and data protection across Fabric and Databricks.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Power BI

Data governance

AI-ready data

MLOps

Stakeholder management

Analytics strategy

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID: R0143285 Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Data Analytics/Business Intelligence Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity Lead Hitachi Energy’s Business Intelligence Competence Center and drive enterprise-wide analytics excellence. You will enable scalable, trusted, and governed BI and data platform capabilities, including Microsoft Fabric, self‑service analytics, and reusable reporting solutions. Working across business and technology teams, you will accelerate data‑driven decision‑making and maximize the value of analytics across the organization.

How you will make an impact:

• Define and operate enterprise BI delivery standards, reporting patterns, visualization practices, semantic model guidance, and reusable analytics assets
• Own and mature Microsoft Fabric / EDP (Databricks) enablement standards relevant to analytics consumption and AI-ready data access
• Enable Business Units, Functions, and Federated Domains to consume data through governed analytics and BI capabilities; reduce duplication of dashboards, reports, datasets, and metrics through reusable enterprise patterns
• Enable AI/ML platform capabilities including MLOps pipelines, model serving (via Databricks / MLflow), and integration with AI agent frameworks; ensure AI-ready data access patterns are governed, traceable, and production-ready
• Partner with Data Strategy & Governance, Data Quality & Management, and Data Protection & Compliance to embed governance, quality, access controls, and auditability into analytics, platform, and self‑service delivery; support AI Nexus and Digital Core through governed, reusable, and traceable data consumption patterns
• Define and monitor analytics adoption, platform usage, reporting quality, reuse, self‑service maturity, and service effectiveness indicators; maintain visibility of technology trends, BI capabilities, and emerging analytics practices
• Ensure platform security, identity‑based access management, and data protection compliance across Microsoft Fabric and Databricks; define and enforce platform‑level security controls in collaboration with Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and IT
• Manage strategic technology vendor relationships including Microsoft and Databricks
• Contribute to FinOps practices for the analytics platform, including capacity planning, cloud cost transparency, chargeback modelling, and consumption optimisation
• Lead and develop the team, ensuring clear accountabilities, resource allocation, performance management, and professional growth; promote a culture of reuse, governed self‑service, analytics excellence, and measurable business value

Your background:

Minimum15 yearsof overall professional experience, including at least10 yearsin analytics, business intelligence, data platform enablement, data engineering, or data product delivery in a complex global organization. Proven experience leading enterprise BI, analytics, or data platform capabilities across multiple business domains, functions, and geographies. Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Azure, PowerBI, enterprise data platforms, analytics engineering, reporting architecture, and data consumption patterns; proven experience defining BI standards, semantic models, reusable dashboards, and self‑service analytics guardrails. Strong understanding of platform operating models, data governance, data quality, data protection, access control, metadata, lineage, data products, and AI-ready data consumption. Proven experience leading geographically distributed teams; experience preparing business cases, platform roadmaps, vendor assessments, RFPs, POCs, and cost‑benefit analyses in an enterprise environment. Excellent stakeholder management and communication 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 prioritising well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organisational success grow together.

• 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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of AI 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.

About HITACHI

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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