Global M&S Strategic Project Lead (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Are you ready to lead strategic transformation on a global scale? At Hitachi Energy, we are driving the future of sustainable energy-and we're looking for a Global M&S Strategic Project Lead to help shape that journey. In this high-impact role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives within our Marketing & Sales (M&S) function, working closely with senior leaders across regions and business units. If you thrive in a dynamic, international environment and are passionate about driving meaningful change, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

How you'll make an impact

As a Global M&S Strategic Project Lead for the M&S Function, you will be at the forefront of strategic project execution, ensuring alignment, progress, and measurable outcomes across the organization. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage global projects, define key milestones, allocate tasks, and motivate stakeholders to deliver results
• Act as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders and escalate project issues when needed
• Build strong relationships across functions and regions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Define and execute strategies based on hands-on market, customer, and competitor analysis
• Deliver actionable insights that support global business decisions and drive commercial success
• Monitor project progress and ensure high-quality synthesis and analysis
• Extract and interpret data from financial and sales tools to evaluate marketing effectiveness and inform leadership
• Develop templates and meeting materials for senior management, ensuring timely and insightful content delivery
• Work closely with M&S Function Heads, INLs, MDMs, and regional teams to ensure alignment and consistency
• Foster a culture of feedback and continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements

• A university degree in a relevant field is required, with a strong foundation in business, technology, or related disciplines
• Experience in the energy industry or a strong affinity for working in a global, matrixed organization is highly desirable
• Proven experience in leading large-scale, cross-functional projects with minimal supervision
• A certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) is a plus and demonstrates your structured approach to planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment
• Strong background in Sales & Marketing, including customer engagement, strategy development, and performance management
• Ability to coach and delegate to professionals, fostering collaboration and accountability
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization