Regional Operations Leader

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Extended leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Regional Operations Leader to drive successful project delivery across the power sector in the United States. You will oversee cross-regional teams, refine scopes with stakeholders, and champion performance and cost efficiency.

You will guide projects from planning to completion, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and mentor teams toward a high-performance culture while advancing operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or project management; Master's preferred.
• Proven deliverables management for complex projects.
• Experience leading project teams with coaching and motivation.
• Familiarity with project lifecycles and PM methodologies.
• Scope development experience: requirements gathering and management.
• PMP or equivalent certifications desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple regional project teams to promote operational excellence.
• Develop and implement strategies for on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Define scopes, objectives and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Monitor performance indicators and drive improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across regional teams.
• Oversee stakeholder communications for transparency and success.
• Oversee resource planning to meet current and future demands.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.

Skills

Work authorization

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PM methodologies

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Regional Operations Leader, you will play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of projects across the power industry while helping teams achieve operational excellence. In this position, you will oversee project execution across a designated region, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to manage project scope, delivery priorities, resource allocation, and operational performance. You will help guide projects from scope development through completion, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and organizational goals. Your work will focus on improving efficiency, supporting consistent project execution, and fostering collaboration across regional teams. You will have opportunities to strengthen project delivery practices, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. By supporting effective operations and high-performing teams, you will contribute to dependable project outcomes and the ongoing performance of critical infrastructure programs.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage multiple project teams across the region, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to promote operational excellence.
• Develop and implement project management strategies and processes that support on-time and within-budget project delivery.
• Define and refine project scopes, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on operational performance indicators, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and reduce costs.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance culture across regional teams.
• Manage stakeholder communications to support transparency and successful project outcomes.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation to address current and future project demands.
• 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 a relevant engineering, business, or project management field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in deliverables management with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Extensive experience leading project teams, including coaching, developing, and motivating team members.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools and a comprehensive understanding of project lifecycles.
• Experience in project scope development, including requirements gathering, definition, and management.
• PMP or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, team management, and leadership capabilities.

More About Us

In this role, you will work alongside experienced professionals while helping shape project delivery excellence and operational performance across the power industry.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

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.

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