Hitachi America

Operating Unit manager - Data Centers

Hitachi America$125K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
  • Senior leadership experience with a track record of growth
  • Experience in the energy sector and familiarity with matrix organizations
  • Preferred familiarity with Hitachi Energy’s products and systems
  • Strong team management and communication skills
  • Strategic thinking and negotiation abilities
  • Willingness to travel within the region

Responsibilities

  • Drive profitable growth through global and regional strategy implementation
  • Oversee tendering activities and ensure organizational capability
  • Deliver operational and project targets to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Monitor performance targets and implement improvement actions
  • Develop and support teams, promoting continuous improvement
  • Identify new opportunities and expand segment footprint
  • Lead sales activities aligned with marketing to achieve business results
  • Manage budgets and track key performance indicators for profitability

Benefits

  • Access to learning and development opportunities
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals across functions
  • Opportunities to work on innovative energy technologies
  • Health and retirement benefits available for employees
  • Paid leave programs and workplace flexibility
Full Job Description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-08-17

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

General Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Business Segment Leader to oversee a GPQSS Segment Unit in North America focused on Data Centers. In this role, you will drive profitable growth by implementing and contributing to global and regional strategies while serving as the primary management focal point for the operating unit. You will oversee tendering activities, operations, project execution, site development, sales activities, budget management, and performance monitoring. The role is responsible for executing functional strategy and providing operational direction to support customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost optimization. You will address complex business and operational challenges requiring extensive investigation and evaluation while working with customers, teams, and executive stakeholders. Through oversight of business development, operational performance, and project delivery, you will support the advancement of power infrastructure solutions that contribute to power grid reliability and innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact
  • Drive profitable growth through implementation of global and regional strategies.
  • Oversee tendering activities and ensure appropriate organizational capability and staffing.
  • Deliver operational and project targets that support customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost optimization.
  • Monitor performance against established targets and implement improvement actions.
  • Develop and support teams while promoting continuous improvement.
  • Expand the segment footprint by identifying new opportunities and leveraging installed base and market insights.
  • Lead sales activities in alignment with HBU Marketing & Sales to achieve business results.
  • Manage budgets and track key performance indicators to support profitability and operational performance.
  • 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, or a related field.
  • Senior leadership experience with proven success in driving growth and meeting financial targets.
  • Experience in the energy sector and familiarity with matrix organizations.
  • Familiarity with Hitachi Energy’s products and systems is preferred.
  • Team management, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Willingness to travel within the region.
More About Us

You will have opportunities to expand your experience through collaboration across functions and business activities.

  • Work on innovative energy technologies that support power infrastructure and customer needs.
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple functions and teams.
  • Access learning and development opportunities that support professional growth.
  • Receive health and retirement benefits available to employees.
  • Benefit from paid leave programs and workplace flexibility.

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
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