Communications Operations Lead

Hitachi Energy is looking for a communications leader with a strong background in running operations within a fast-paced, matrix environment. This role requires an agile mindset, and a hands-on approach to execution.

The Communications Operations Lead, Business Unit (BU)High Voltage plays a pivotal role in coordinating the execution of the global BU communications strategy. This position provides operational directions for both internal and external communications, with commitment to executional excellence and monitoring of processes and implementations across all Global Product Groups. As the process lead for the BU, this role also ensures strategic alignment with other functions and teams. Additionally, it takes charge of managing high-impact projects in sustainability, crisis management, and merger & acquisitions, as they arise.

How you'll make an impact:

Provide comprehensive operational directions and process descriptions for internal and external BU communications

Coordinate the operations of the BU communications across all GPGs through periodic individual meetings, providing inputs for the kickstart of new actions, reviewing and approving the material produced

Define content priority and sets up the content calendar

Provide constant guidance to the BU communications team as to proper process

Monitor the deployment of materials, collects outcomes, and reports to the BU Head of Communications

Oversee, issues and releases organizational announcements promptly and ensuring they are written accurately and correctly

Organize team meetings and team-building activities

Proactively streamlines and optimizes BU communications processes.

Executional excellence

Serves as an advocate and sponsor of the culture of quality, ensuring executional excellence for all BU communications actions

Aligns each initiative with the BU's messaging and positioning, as well as adhering to corporate identity/corporate design guidelines

Ensures to implement lessons learnt as a foundation to drive future plans and actions.

Special Projects & Sustainability

Assumes the role of project manager for special projects as required by the Head of BU Comms.

Supports critical M&A and Crisis Communications projects, proactively crafting reactive statements and Q&As as necessary.

Strategic alignment

Acts as a liaison with diverse functions and teams, working towards defining integrated communications goals.

Aligns strategies across the organization, ensuring maximum visibility and effectiveness of BU communications actions to drive holistic success.

Collates materials from across the BU, as required.

Background:

12+ years of experience in communications or marcomms in a project management capacity

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, matrix organization - including managing several stakeholders at the same time

Strong generalist communications knowledge spanning media management, content production, campaign development

Able to respond quickly and efficiently under time-sensitive circumstances

Experienced in designing processes, trialing and rolling them out

Hands-on and able to work as part of a global team in different time zones

Fluent in English to native level

What we offer

Inclusive Work Environment: we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Career Growth: enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.

Supportive Team: be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.

Work-Life Balance: we understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

Competitive Benefits: receive a competitive salary and pension plan.

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Communications & Corporate Affairs

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-07-17

Reference number R0099662

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.