IT Governance Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Services Sp. z o.o. in Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland, is seeking an experienced IT Governance professional to operationalize and continuously improve the governance framework.

You will coordinate governance bodies, assess policy effectiveness, drive simplification, and ensure alignment with IT leadership and external partners. The role demands strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence across boundaries.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT governance with strong framework knowledge.
• Strong analytical and process-improvement skills.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize and maintain the IT Governance framework.
• Assess effectiveness and drive improvements of governance policies.
• Coordinate governance forums and ensure decisions are implemented.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, architecture and partners across functions.

Skills

IT governance

stakeholder management

process improvement

governance frameworks

Job description

Location:Krakow, Lesser Poland, PolandJob ID:R0144646Date Posted:2026-09-18Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):IT, Telecom & InternetJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:You will operationalize and continuously improve the Hitachi Energy IT Governance framework, ensuring that governance structures, policies and decision processes remain effective, efficient and consistently applied across internal IT teams and external delivery partnersHow you will make an impactOperationalize and maintain the IT Governance frameworkAssess effectiveness and efficiency of IT governance policies and processesDrive continuous improvement and simplification of governanceSupport consistent governance application across ITMaintain governance bodies, mandates, decision rights, policies and proceduresCoordinate governance forums and ensure decisions and actions are followed throughRegularly assess governance effectiveness and identify gaps, overlaps or unnecessary complexityUpdate policies and governance mechanisms based on organizational or operating-model changesSupport IT departments in applying governance requirementsEnsure relevant governance expectations are reflected in interactions with strategic vendors and service providersCoordinate with IT-Leadership, Architecture, PPM, Risk & Compliance, Cybersecurity and other stakeholders involvedin IT GovernanceYour Background7+ years of professional working experience in IT Governance areaStrong understanding of governance frameworks and organizational decision structuresStrong analytical and process improvement capabilitiesExcellent coordination and stakeholder-management skillsAbility to influence across organizational boundaries without direct authority The minimum salary for this position in the location specified below is as follows:Italy Milan: starting from 62 200 Euros gross per year as minimum salaryThe final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.This role may be open in multiple locations. If the salary information listed is not applicable for your current home location, salary details relevant to your location will be discussed with you at a later stage.Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:Competitive salary and incentivesWell-being and carePaid and unpaid leaveFlexible work optionsBenefits that support your financial securityYou will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs 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 ChecksAs 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.