Operating Unit manager - Data Centers

Hitachi Energy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in North America seeks a Business Segment Leader to oversee a GPQSS Segment Unit focused on data centers. You will drive profitable growth by implementing regional and global strategies, while acting as the primary management focal point for the unit.

You will supervise tendering, operations, project delivery, site development, and budgeting. The role requires senior leadership experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel within the region to

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Senior leadership experience with proven growth and meeting financial targets.
• Experience in the energy sector and familiarity with matrix organizations.
• Willingness to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth through implementation of global and regional strategies.
• Oversee tendering activities and ensure staffing and capability.
• Deliver operational and project targets to support customer satisfaction and cost optimization.
• Monitor performance against targets and implement improvements.
• Develop and support teams while promoting continuous improvement.
• Expand the segment footprint by identifying new opportunities and leveraging market insights.
• Lead sales activities in alignment with Marketing & Sales to achieve results.
• Manage budgets and track KPIs for profitability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Senior leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal abilities

Travel willingness

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Business Segment Leader to oversee a GPQSS Segment Unit in North America focused on Data Centers. In this role, you will drive profitable growth by implementing and contributing to global and regional strategies while serving as the primary management focal point for the operating unit. You will oversee tendering activities, operations, project execution, site development, sales activities, budget management, and performance monitoring. The role is responsible for executing functional strategy and providing operational direction to support customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost optimization. You will address complex business and operational challenges requiring extensive investigation and evaluation while working with customers, teams, and executive stakeholders. Through oversight of business development, operational performance, and project delivery, you will support the advancement of power infrastructure solutions that contribute to power grid reliability and innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Drive profitable growth through implementation of global and regional strategies.
• Oversee tendering activities and ensure appropriate organizational capability and staffing.
• Deliver operational and project targets that support customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Monitor performance against established targets and implement improvement actions.
• Develop and support teams while promoting continuous improvement.
• Expand the segment footprint by identifying new opportunities and leveraging installed base and market insights.
• Lead sales activities in alignment with HBU Marketing & Sales to achieve business results.
• Manage budgets and track key performance indicators to support profitability and operational performance.
• 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 degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Senior leadership experience with proven success in driving growth and meeting financial targets.
• Experience in the energy sector and familiarity with matrix organizations.
• Familiarity with Hitachi Energy’s products and systems is preferred.
• Team management, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to travel within the region.

More About Us

You will have opportunities to expand your experience through collaboration across functions and business activities.

• Work on innovative energy technologies that support power infrastructure and customer needs.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple functions and teams.
• Access learning and development opportunities that support professional growth.
• Receive health and retirement benefits available to employees.
• Benefit from paid leave programs and workplace flexibility.

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.

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.