Delivery Lead Physical AI

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Delivery Lead for Physical AI to drive planning, execution, and successful delivery of AI use cases across manufacturing, robotics, and automation environments.

You will coordinate sponsors, IT, Data, and external partners, manage risk, and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets with a focus on operational impact and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Project/Delivery Manager, preferably delivering AI projects in major corporations.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills in fast-paced environments.
• Agile Scrum Master certification is a plus and domain experience in Manufacturing/Robotics/Automation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Physical AI use cases within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
• Coordinate with sponsors, IT, Data, Analytics & AI teams, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations using Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methods.

Skills

Project management

AI project delivery

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Delivery Lead Physical AI

The Opportunity

As a Delivery Lead Physical AI, you will manage the planning, execution, and delivery of Physical AI use cases and projects within the global Strategic AI Delivery department. You will coordinate work across use case sponsors, Data, Analytics & AI teams, IT teams, Manufacturing and Technology stakeholders, business unit representatives, external vendors, and partners to support successful project delivery. The role includes developing project plans, defining timelines and milestones, allocating resources, managing statements of work, tracking progress across an AI use case portfolio, addressing project risks, and communicating status updates to stakeholders and senior management. Through the delivery of AI use cases and solutions for Physical AI, you will support the implementation of technologies that contribute to innovation and operational effectiveness across manufacturing, robotics, and automation-related environments.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Physical AI use cases and projects within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
• Collaborate with use case sponsors, business stakeholders, IT teams, and Data, Analytics & AI teams to support execution of projects in scope.
• Develop project plans including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation using Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Drive the creation of statements of work for AI projects and initiatives.
• Manage external vendors and partners to support successful solution delivery.
• Monitor progress across the AI use case portfolio and address project risks through mitigation activities.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
• Provide guidance to multinational project teams and support a collaborative work environment.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Project/Delivery Manager, preferably delivering AI projects in major corporations.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Agile Scrum Master certification is a plus.
• Domain experience in Manufacturing / Robotics / Automation is a strong plus.
• Technical knowledge of AI systems and solutions is a plus.
• 30% national travel expected

More About Us

• You will have opportunities for professional growth while collaborating with teams across functions and geographies.
• Work on innovative energy technologies through the delivery of AI use cases and projects.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across business, IT, and Data, Analytics & AI teams.
• Access learning and development opportunities that support ongoing career growth.
• Participate in health and retirement benefit programs.
• Benefit from paid leave and workplace flexibility offerings.

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.

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