Innovation Project Manager

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic, action‑oriented Innovation Project Manager to turn our global Open Innovation agenda into concrete results across the transformer business.

In this highly operational role, you will execute and orchestrate innovation activities such as global startup challenges, venture‑clienting pilots, and ideation workshops — transforming strategy into action and measurable business impact.

Working at the core of the Global Innovation Organization, you will collaborate closely with startups, partners, technical experts, business sponsors, and global delivery teams. You will be the driving force that connects frameworks with execution and ideas with pilots.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, global environment, brings structure and momentum, and is motivated by seeing tangible outcomes from their work.

How you will make an impact

Operationalize open innovation offerings, ensuring consistent and professional delivery of startup challenges, venture‑clienting, and entrepreneurial initiatives

Manage end‑to‑end execution of innovation projects, including planning, timelines, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and reporting

Run global startup challenges by coordinating scouting inputs, managing submissions, supporting evaluations, and ensuring clear communication

Drive innovation pilots and explorations, facilitating problem definition, organizing experiments, and capturing evidence and learnings

Plan and deliver high‑quality workshops, sprints, events, and co‑creation sessions across global teams

Translate innovation frameworks and blueprints into actionable execution plans with clear milestones and deliverables

Ensure transparency and governance by tracking KPIs, progress, outcomes, and risks

Act as the “glue” between Innovation Operations, R&D, Product Management, and business sponsors

Your background

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

3–6 years’