The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Shape the future of AI at our company and lead Hitachi Energy’s AI portfolio to turn strategy into business value. As Global Strategic AI Portfolio Manager you will drive enterprise-wide AI prioritization, governance, and investment alignment, enabling the scale-up of high-impact AI initiatives and maximizing value across the business.

How you will make an impact

• Own the enterprise AI use case portfolio; define intake criteria, prioritization logic, scaling assessments, and resource allocation guidance to ensure investments are directed at high-value, strategically aligned AI initiatives
• Maintain and evolve the enterprise AI roadmap; translate internal AI Nexus initiative objectives into actionable portfolio commitments with clear sequencing, milestones and investment priorities
• Define and operate AI lifecycle management practices, including lifecycle gates, readiness criteria, transition checkpoints, and retirement criteria across the full use case portfolio
• Continuously monitor AI portfolio performance; track business value, adoption, feasibility, scalability, and compliance indicators; identify opportunities for acceleration, scaling, or remediation
• Ensure portfolio transparency through centralized tracking systems, governance dashboards, and structured reporting to leadership and AI governance bodies; maintain a clear, up-to-date view of AI use case status, ownership, and lifecycle stage
• Define and operate AI impact measurement and value realization frameworks; partner with Data Strategy and business stakeholders to validate benefit hypotheses and report on realized value
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration across Business Units, Functions, IT, and Federated Domains to maintain unified AI adoption and consistent execution of AI portfolio priorities
• Engage with BU/Function leads, Portfolio Manager, and AI governance bodies to provide structured portfolio analysis, strategic options, and investment recommendations; translate AI opportunities into actionable portfolio strategies
• In this role you will manage a team of 8 FTEs.

Your background

• 8+ years of professional experience in strategic portfolio management, AI/digital transformation, technology roadmap management, or enterprise program governance in a complex global organization
• 3+ years of experience in managing and running complex projects or large-scale AI/digital transformations with proven track record of managing diverse group of stakeholders up to executive level
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Project Management, Data/Analytics/AI Management or a related field
• Proven strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to drive portfolio decisions that deliver measurable business impact; experience translating AI opportunities into actionable portfolio strategies and roadmap commitments
• Strong understanding of AI-driven business transformation, including the ability to assess feasibility, scalability, and value of AI initiatives across different maturity stages
• Structured, analytical, and data-driven approach; experience designing and operating portfolio tracking systems
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; fluent English required

More about us

• You will do interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
• You will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow – we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities
• We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought
• Our culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive to the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us ‘the place to be’ and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all
• Flexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

Hitachi Energy is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area. Hitachi Energy is also able to provide a wealth of opportunities for personal development once you have completed your introduction period, the aim being to assist you in attaining your career goals. Personalized development programs with targeted training measures will help you to enhance your skills on a continuous basis.