Operating Unit manager - Data Centers

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in North America seeks a senior leader to run a GPQSS Segment Unit from Raleigh, overseeing tendering, project execution, budgets, and performance against targets. You will guide cross‑functional teams, drive productivity and cost optimization, and ensure compliance and ethics across operations.

The role emphasizes building lasting customer relationships, leveraging leadership to advance regional priorities, and delivering high‑quality, safe energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Senior leadership experience with proven growth and financial targets.
• Experience in the energy sector and familiarity with matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a GPQSS Segment Unit in North America with operational performance accountability.
• Drive customer satisfaction, project execution, and segment strategy alignment.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop teams and influence cross‑functional stakeholders across the organization.
• Build customer relationships while ensuring safety, regulatory, and ethical compliance.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

You will lead a GPQSS Segment Unit in North America with responsibility for operational performance, customer satisfaction, and execution of the segment strategy. The role oversees tendering activities, project execution, team development, financial performance, and implementation of regional priorities aligned with broader business goals. You will ensure operations are appropriately organized and resourced, monitor performance against established targets, and implement actions that support productivity, cost optimization, and continuous improvement. This position requires addressing complex business challenges, guiding cross‑functional teams, managing budgets, tracking key performance indicators, and influencing stakeholders across the organization. You will also build and maintain customer relationships while supporting efficient, high‑quality operations that meet safety, regulatory, and ethical requirements and contribute to the reliability and advancement of power infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Oversee tendering activities and ensure the organization is appropriately structured, staffed, and equipped to meet operational requirements.
• Deliver operational and project targets that support customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Monitor performance against established targets and establish improvement actions where needed.
• Lead and develop teams while fostering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Implement and execute segment strategies aligned with broader business priorities and regional requirements.
• Oversee the short‑to‑mid‑term execution of functional strategy and operational direction for the segment unit.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and support high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure quality, efficiency, safety, regulatory compliance, ethical conduct, and financial performance.
• Manage budgets and monitor key performance indicators to support profitable operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Address complex business challenges requiring extensive investigation and evaluation.
• Communicate with and influence stakeholders, including executive leadership, to support the implementation of practices and approaches.
• 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.
• Leadership, team management, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Hitachi Energy’s products and systems is preferred.
• Willingness to travel within the region.

More About Us

You will gain exposure to regional business management, cross‑functional collaboration, and operational strategy within the energy sector.

• Work on innovative energy technologies that support the evolving needs of power infrastructure.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across operational, project, engineering, and business functions.
• Access learning and development opportunities that support professional growth.
• Receive health and retirement benefits offered by the company.
• Benefit from paid leave programs 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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