Strategic Planning & Execution Lead

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexibility

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Strategic Planning and Implementation Manager in North America to shape planning activities and drive execution across the region. You will coordinate governance, track progress, manage risks, and deliver measurable outcomes through structured execution and cross-functional alignment.

The role emphasizes senior stakeholder engagement, multi-initiative portfolio management, and reporting across leadership forums within a global matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required 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 roles.
• Experience in managing 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 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.

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Consulting

Corporate development

Sales

Education

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

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Strategic Planning and Implementation Manager in North America to shape planning activities and drive execution across the region. You will coordinate governance, track progress, manage risks, and deliver measurable outcomes through structured execution and cross-functional alignment.

The role emphasizes senior stakeholder engagement, multi-initiative portfolio management, and reporting across leadership forums within a global matrix environment.