Collaborate closely with product management, sales, and other cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver solutions that meet market needs.
Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and risk mitigation strategies for multiple concurrent engineering projects.
Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance engineering efficiency and product capabilities.
Represent the engineering organization in executive-level discussions, providing technical insights and strategic recommendations.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and Hitachi's internal policies.
Cultivate strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to leverage external capabilities and stay abreast of emerging trends.
Job Qualifications**
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering or related technical roles, with at least 8 years in a leadership or management capacity over large engineering teams.
Demonstrated experience in leading the development and delivery of complex, enterprise-level software solutions or hardware systems.
Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps) and best practices.
Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.
Strategic thinking with a strong business acumen and the ability to align engineering initiatives with overall company goals.
Experience managing budgets, resources, and project portfolios effectively.
Familiarity with Hitachi's core business areas (e.g., IT, energy, industry, mobility, smart life) is a plus.
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About us
We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
