Operating Unit manager - Data Centers

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave programs

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Raleigh, NC seeks a senior leader to head the GPQSS Segment Unit in North America, focusing on operational performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic execution. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive regional priorities aligned with broader business goals.

The role requires deep leadership experience, energy-sector familiarity, and travel within the region, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality, compliant operations and strong

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 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

• Lead a GPQSS Segment Unit in North America with responsibility for operational performance and strategy.
• Oversee tendering activities, project execution, and team development.
• Manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and drive productivity and cost optimization.
• Build and maintain customer relationships; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Influence stakeholders and communicate segment direction to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Energy sector experience

Matrix organizations familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Job description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID: R0139823

Date Posted: 2026-08-17

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): General Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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

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

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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