Innovation Operations Lead
HitachiŁódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Posted May 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
Job Description
The Innovation Operations Lead will accelerate the execution of Hitachi Energy's global innovation agenda within the Business Unit Transformers. This role will build and run the operational engine that powers the innovation ecosystem, enabling high-impact pilots, startup collaborations, and cross-functional innovation programs to run with consistency, speed, and quality.
Requirements
- 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 fast-paced innovation environments, including agile execution and scaling initiatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel internationally and work across diverse, global teams
Benefits
- Holistic range of competitive benefits to support financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development