Innovation Tech Programs Lead (Global Transformers)

Hitachi Energy; Kraków; On-site; PLN 350,000 - 650,000; 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 office equipment allowance

Eyewear allowance

Company events

Psychological support

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Kraków invites you to join as an Innovation Technology Programs Lead, shaping the future of our Transformers business and leading transformative initiatives that bridge technology, business and innovation ecosystems.

You will thrive at the intersection of strategy, development and execution—co-creating pilots, driving open innovation and partnering with experts worldwide to build technology-enabled solutions for customers across the globe.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in the transformers industry, including leadership in a global environment.
• Ability to translate market trends into strategic technology roadmaps.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with measurable business impact.
• Experience turning insights into validated innovation solutions with stakeholder engagement.
• Proven expertise in project and portfolio management, budget management, and multi-region collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative innovation initiatives that spark creativity, intrapreneurship, and continuous improvement.
• Shape and manage the Innovation Focus Area portfolio, including strategy, prioritization, and annual roadmaps.
• Drive annual and multi-year technology plans to ensure aligned, well-resourced, and high-quality execution.
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership for global technology programs delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee resource and financial planning to ensure efficiency, transparency, and value creation.
• Foster strong collaboration across global teams and stakeholders to remove barriers and enable seamless execution.
• Build and manage partnerships with research institutions, industry bodies, and external collaborators.
• Champion responsible innovation by promoting design thinking, emerging technologies, and robust governance standards.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Portfolio management

Budget management

Global collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/CS Engineering degree

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Kraków invites you to join as an Innovation Technology Programs Lead, shaping the future of our Transformers business and leading transformative initiatives that bridge technology, business and innovation ecosystems.

You will thrive at the intersection of strategy, development and execution—co-creating pilots, driving open innovation and partnering with experts worldwide to build technology-enabled solutions for customers across the globe.