Global Quality & CI Leader

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care and life insurer

Fitness and wellness programs

Benefits platform with discounts and 4

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home-office equipment allowance

Spectacles and contact lenses subsidy

Company events and team-building

Psychological support program

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Global Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to define and execute the Quality and CI strategy across the Global Product Group.

You will ensure governance, drive a culture of quality, and embed customer focus throughout the value chain, delivering robust QMS, certifications, and drive process excellence at scale. You will lead across senior leaders to shape decisions and support the global Quality strategies, while implementing KPIs, internal controls, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering or closely related technical discipline.
• Substantial experience delivering industry-grade enterprise software with QA, product management and/or project management exposure.
• Proven track record with a global Quality Management System and international certification programmes.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Global Product Group (GPG) Quality & CI strategy and governance.
• Be the voice of the customer across the value chain and strengthen customer trust.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Global Quality Management System and certifications.
• Lead KPI governance, internal controls, and CAPA processes across units in scope.
• Address deviations, perform RCA, Kaizen/Lean initiatives, and drive measurable improvements.
• Influence senior leaders to embed a quality-driven culture and ensure decisions support Quality strategies.

Skills

Quality leadership

Continuous improvement

Project management

Software engineering

Quality assurance

Certification governance

Education

Master’s degree in Software Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Global Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to define and execute the Quality and CI strategy across the Global Product Group.

You will ensure governance, drive a culture of quality, and embed customer focus throughout the value chain, delivering robust QMS, certifications, and drive process excellence at scale. You will lead across senior leaders to shape decisions and support the global Quality strategies, while implementing KPIs, internal controls, and