Regional Operations Leader

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.