Local Operating Unit Manager

Posted:
3/22/2026, 2:15:20 PM

Location(s):
Chiyoda, Japan

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Location:

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Job ID:

R0122980

Date Posted:

2026-03-23

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

General Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact.

We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.

How you’ll make an impact

  • You will be responsible for driving profitable growth of the structure, by implementing and providing input to a global strategy.

  • You will act as the main managerial focal point within the local operating unit including but not limited to the operations, and site development.

  • You will be overseeing all tendering activities within the local structure, certifying that the area of responsibility is properly organized, skilled and staffed as per its needs.

  • You will be delivering operational/project targets to ensure customer satisfaction as well as key drivers of productivity, bringing performance and cost optimization to the site where possible.

  • You will ensuring the achievement of established targets through sufficient regular oversight and creating a definition of actions for improvement where applicable.

  • You will guide, motivates and develops all subordinates (direct and indirect) within given HR policies.

  • You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background

  • You hold a Qualification in Engineering – Power or Related field plus to Master of Business Administration/Commerce has prefer with proven leadership skills.

  • Required with Multi - experience in functional of Engineering, Sales, Project & Site Management in Substation – system integration Segment and with managerial experience in multi-disciplined teams and engineering based profit center.

  • Good knowledge of utility and energy industries with exposure to renewable energy industry and has the ability to match a technical offering with a market of Grid Integration opportunity.

  • Strong, well developed interpersonal, influencing, coaching and leadership skills, proven delivery of change leadership and with strong external oriented mindset.

  • Excellent project management skills, including strategy development and implementation across a national scope with strong business acumen.

  • Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization to achieve results, solutions oriented approach with analytic thinking also being resilient and courageous.

  • Proficiency both in Thai and English communication are mandatory.

More about us
Working Conditions and benefits:
Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.
Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:

  • Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance

  • Paid leave

  • Bereavement leave

  • Wedding leave

  • Maternity leave

  • Spousal maternity leave

  • Parental leave

  • Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cassie He, LinkedIn - (23) Juan he | LinkedIn

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Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology