Strategic Planning and Implementation Manager, North America Service

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Strategic Planning and Implementation Manager to shape strategic planning activities and drive implementation across the North America Service Business Unit.

You will coordinate governance, track progress, manage risks and issues, and support reporting across leadership forums. Responsibilities include leading strategic planning, integrating inputs into priorities, and developing executive dashboards to inform discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10–15+ years in strategic planning, portfolio management, consulting, or corporate development.
• Experience with multi-initiative portfolios in a global matrix environment.
• Ability to operate at senior executive and board interface level.
• Experience in industrial, data center, energy, or services-led organizations.
• Experience with strategic planning, implementation governance, project management, executive dashboards, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution for the North America Service BU.
• Integrate inputs into strategic priorities and roadmaps.
• Structure plans with ownership, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage the implementation framework from approval to execution.
• Establish governance with milestones, risk and issue management.
• Coordinate tracking and reporting across leadership cycles.
• Develop executive dashboards and insights for strategic discussions.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and clear ownership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Executive dashboards

Reporting processes

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID: R0141717

Date Posted: 2026-08-25

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): General Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

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.

Benefits

• Receive health and retirement benefits.
• Benefit from paid leave and flexibility.

Background Screening and Security Checks

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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