Local Operating Unit Manager (Spain)

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service (GPQSS) global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. 

Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.  

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. 

We are looking for a Local Operation Unit Manager for GPQSS business in Spain who will be responsible for driving profitable growth of the structure, by implementing and providing input to a global strategy. Acts as the main managerial focal point within the local operating unit, including but  not limited to the operations, and site development.

How you'll make an impact:

• Drive Strategy Implementation: Execute the Hub and Global Product Group (GPG) strategy in Spain, ensuring business development and sustainable growth in the domestic market, while aligning with local stakeholders.

• Achieve Operational Targets: Lead and secure annual operational targets, including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Quality, and P&L, contributing to overall Hub performance with timely reporting.

• Lead Local Team: Orchestrate the local team to ensure operational capacity and successful delivery of products, projects, and services, meeting targets in HSE, quality, schedule, financial results, and customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with Marketing & Sales: Work with the domestic Marketing & Sales community to align on common goals, build strong customer relationships, and focus on customer satisfaction.

• Evaluate Market Opportunities: Contribute to market opportunity evaluations and provide input for sales activities. Oversee Tender and Risk Review processes and support the Service Solution Manager in developing service opportunities.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead cultural and behavioral changes to enhance performance, compliance, productivity, delivery, and cost optimization. Ensure project quality aligns with operational requirements.

• Oversee Local Initiatives: Implement new tools and processes, ensuring standardization and driving process maturity across the organization with effective interface management.

• Develop Team Capabilities: Ensure the team is well-organized, skilled, and motivated. Guide and develop subordinates, identify skill gaps, and build the necessary capabilities to achieve targets.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a complex, matrix organization.

• Proven track record in establishing and implementing strategies with a short to mid-term impact (1-3 years) on business results.

• Strong ability to tackle complex problems requiring extensive investigation and analysis.

• Experience in leading multiple teams of managers, both directly and indirectly. Ability to influence others to adopt practices and approaches.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence executive leadership.

​More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade. We will provide more details about it during the interview process.