Innovation Operations Lead

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The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a forwardthinking Innovation Operations Lead to accelerate the execution of our global innovation agenda within the Business Unit this pivotal role you will build and run the operational engine that powers our innovation ecosystem enabling highimpact pilots startup collaborations and crossfunctional innovation programs to run with consistency speed and quality.

You will own innovation frameworks governance models and operational processes that allow teams to scout emerging technologies validate solutions and scale successful innovations. Working closely with startups partners and internal teams you will turn ideas into tangible business outcomes that strengthen competitiveness and shape the future of energy. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic priorities and operate in a global entrepreneurial environment where experimentation and bold thinking are encouraged.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead daytoday innovation operations ensuring effective coordination prioritization and execution of initiatives

• Develop and continuously improve innovation processes and governance frameworks to support structured experimentation and decisionmaking

• Build and manage scalable engagement models with startups universities partners and VCs to support scouting and pilot execution

• Coordinate legal and compliance aspects of innovation projects enabling smooth and responsible collaboration

• Oversee innovation lab operations ensuring readiness for rapid experimentation and safe efficient use of resources

• Support innovation and technology teams with frameworks for project setup tracking risk management and reporting

• Monitor and report on innovation performance including KPIs risks and learning outcomes

• Manage budgets and resources for pilots and programs while fostering a collaborative highperformance innovation culture

Your Background

• Degree in Engineering Innovation Management Business Administration or a related field

• 10 years of experience in innovation technology operations or similar roles in global matrixed organizations

• Proven expertise in process design governance frameworks operational excellence and project/program management

• Experience working in fastpaced innovation environments including agile execution and scaling initiatives

• Strong analytical problemsolving communication and stakeholder management skills

• Willingness to travel internationally and work across diverse global teams

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