Strategic Planning and Implementation Manager, North America Service

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in North America is seeking a Strategic Planning and Implementation Manager to shape strategic planning activities and drive execution of approved initiatives across the region and customer segments.

You will partner with regional and global stakeholders to translate priorities into actionable programs, establish governance, track progress, and report to leadership, strengthening cross-functional alignment and delivery of strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 10-15+ years of experience in strategic planning, program/portfolio management, consulting, sales, or corporate development.
• Experience managing the implementation of complex, multi-initiative portfolios in a global matrix environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at senior executive and board interface level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the strategic planning and execution process for the North America Service Business Unit.
• Integrate inputs into strategic priorities and execution roadmaps.
• Structure plans to support executable initiatives with ownership, milestones, and outcomes.
• Manage the implementation framework for approved initiatives from approval through execution.
• Establish governance processes including milestone tracking, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate project tracking and reporting across leadership and business cycles.
• Develop executive dashboards and information to support strategic discussions.
• Engage stakeholders across functions, regions, and cultures with clear ownership and communication.

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Governance

Executive dashboards

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

PM software

Job description

The Opportunity

As the Strategic Planning and Implementation Manager within the North America Service Business Unit, you will shape strategic planning activities and drive the implementation of approved initiatives across the region and customer segments. You will work with regional and global stakeholders to develop strategic plans, convert priorities into executable initiatives, establish implementation governance, track progress, manage risks and issues, and support reporting across leadership forums. This role addresses the challenge of turning strategy into measurable business outcomes through structured execution, visibility, and accountability. By improving implementation discipline, operational performance, and cross-functional alignment, you will contribute to the continued evolution of service delivery and business performance across the organization.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and coordinate the strategic planning and execution process for the North America Service Business Unit.

• Integrate regional, functional, and leadership inputs into strategic priorities and execution roadmaps.

• Structure strategic plans to support executable initiatives with ownership, milestones, and measurable outcomes.

• Manage the implementation framework for approved strategic initiatives from approval through execution.

• Establish governance processes including milestone tracking, risk management, issue management, and course correction activities.

• Coordinate project tracking and reporting across leadership and business reporting cycles.

• Develop executive dashboards, insight materials, and information that supports strategic discussions and implementation activities.

• Engage stakeholders across functions, regions, and cultures while promoting clear ownership and communication.

• 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, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.

• 10-15+ years of experience in strategic planning, program/portfolio management, consulting, sales, or corporate development roles.

• Experience managing the implementation of complex, multi-initiative portfolios in a global matrix environment.

• Demonstrated ability to operate at senior executive and board interface level.

• Experience in industrial, data center, energy, or services-led organizations preferred.

• Experience with strategic planning, implementation governance, project management, executive dashboards, and reporting processes.

More About Us

You will gain broad exposure to strategic planning, implementation governance, global collaboration, and service business operations while working across functions and regions.

• Work on innovative energy technologies.

• Collaborate with experienced professionals across strategy, operations, and digital domains.

• Access learning and development opportunities through exposure to strategic planning, implementation governance, and digital transformation initiatives.

• Receive health and retirement benefits.

• Benefit from paid leave and 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.