Global Innovation Programs Lead

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks an Innovation Technology Programs Lead to shape the future of its Transformers business through strategic technology roadmaps and open innovation. You will drive high-impact pilots and partner with experts worldwide, influencing long-term strategy and scalable solutions.

You will join a fast-paced Global Innovation team that values creativity, experimentation, and entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines while delivering measurable

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.
• Demonstrated ability to translate market trends into strategic technology roadmaps.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a track record of driving measurable business impact.
• Experience converting insights into validated innovation solutions, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Proven expertise in project and portfolio management, budget management, and multiregion collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative innovation initiatives that spark intrapreneurship and continuous improvement.
• Shape and manage the Innovation Focus Area portfolio, including strategy, prioritization, and annual roadmaps.
• Drive annual and multiyear 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

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Budget management

Analytical skills

Innovation leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/CS) or related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks an Innovation Technology Programs Lead to shape the future of its Transformers business through strategic technology roadmaps and open innovation. You will drive high-impact pilots and partner with experts worldwide, influencing long-term strategy and scalable solutions.

You will join a fast-paced Global Innovation team that values creativity, experimentation, and entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines while delivering measurable