Senior Strategy & Operations Manager– EMEA

Senior Strategy & Operations Manager– EMEA

Senior Strategy & Operations Manager– EMEA

Location: Datchet, Slough

Job ID: R0086572

Date Posted: 2025-03-28

Company Name: HITACHI EUROPE LTD.

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

Our Company

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We are a climate change innovator, partnering with cities, governments and companies to cut carbon. We are working to connect solutions with the help of Hitachi’s Green Energy and Mobility both physically and digitally to deliver net-zero.

About Hitachi EMEA

Hitachi is positioned as a leader in Climate Change Innovation, finding new pathways to net zero through our world-leading businesses in key sectors including Energy, Transportation, Manufacturing and Digital. Since our inception in 1910, our mission has been centred around Social Innovation – making society better through advanced technology.

What you’ll be doing

The Senior Strategy & Operations Manager supports the EMEA CSO in executing strategic priorities and driving the implementation of a business change program. This role is critical to ensuring that Hitachi’s regional growth and transformation agenda is effectively monitored, reported, and managed.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Change Program Management

• Planning: Assist in developing and delivering the regional strategic planning process, including data gathering, analysis, and presentation preparation.

• Program Governance: Establish and maintain governance structures to monitor the execution of key transformation initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with functional and regional leaders to ensure consistent progress and alignment across all workstreams.

Market Analysis and Insights

• Market Trends Evaluation: Research and analyse market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to inform strategy and decision-making.

• Competitor Analysis: Monitor competitors’ strategies, performance, and activities to identify risks and opportunities for Hitachi.

Support for New Market Development

• Whitespace Markets: Assist in proving and incubating new market opportunities by conducting in-depth research and supporting go-to-market (GTM) strategy development.

Management Reporting and Insights

• Performance Metrics: Manage KPIs to track regional progress against strategic objectives with timely and accurate reporting.

• Management Reporting: Prepare comprehensive progress updates, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior management, regional stakeholders, and Japanese governing bodies.

What you bring to the team

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and background:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy execution, business operations, or program management, preferably within a global organization.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Execution: Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and oversee their successful implementation.

• Operational Excellence: Expertise in program management, governance, and performance tracking.

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, synthesize insights, and present clear and actionable recommendations.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing management-level reports and presentations.

• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage and align with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external governing bodies.

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job.

At Hitachi, we are committed to fostering innovation, driving transformation, and achieving sustainable growth.