Global Head of R&D: Asset & Work Management

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a dynamic Global Head of R&D for AWM to lead the R&D Product Group across Core, Innovation, and Quality domains. This role will partner with the Global Heads of Product Management and Services to ensure delivery of high‑quality, commercially viable products.

The successful candidate will manage a ~150-person global team, shape R&D strategy for the 2030 plan, and act as the technology POC for customer escalations and opportunities, with relocation support offered for multiple

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product development leadership experience.
• Extensive experience with large-scale real-time Enterprise software.
• Strong leadership and management background.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D Product Group including Core and Innovation leaders and the Quality Lead.
• Partner with Global Head of Product Management and Global Head of Services to deliver quality, viable products.
• Direct a global R&D team of ~150 professionals and foster innovation and collaboration.
• Develop and implement R&D strategies aligned with the 2030 plan.
• Serve as technology POC for customer escalations and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel

Education

BSc in Computer Science/Administration

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks a dynamic Global Head of R&D for AWM to lead the R&D Product Group across Core, Innovation, and Quality domains. This role will partner with the Global Heads of Product Management and Services to ensure delivery of high‑quality, commercially viable products.

The successful candidate will manage a ~150-person global team, shape R&D strategy for the 2030 plan, and act as the technology POC for customer escalations and opportunities, with relocation support offered for multiple