Hub Operations - Grid Automation

The Opportunity

As Hub Operations for Grid Automation, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a local manufacturing and project execution hub in a highly dynamic environment. This role has end-to-end accountability across Production, Engineering, Procurement, Quality & HSE, Operational Excellence, Logistics, as well as administrative and financial management of the site.

You will operate in a context of multiple parallel projects, evolving organizational structures, and strong regional interaction, ensuring operational continuity, efficiency, and alignment with Group objectives.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead hub operations in a fast-paced environment with multiple small and mid-size projects running in parallel
• Drive operational performance through KPIs related to productivity, efficiency, safety, quality, and delivery
• Actively partner with Engineering, PMO, Procurement, Quality, and HSE to ensure smooth execution and issue resolution
• Ensure effective implementation of engineering solutions and new technologies, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to avoid delays, rework, or additional costs
• Lead people management activities, including team engagement, development, and succession planning, in a growing and transforming organization
• Manage internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, PMO, clients, contractors, service teams), ensuring strong communication and alignment
• Oversee logistics and site operations, ensuring compliance with schedules, contractual commitments, and internal processes
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and applicable internal and external regulations
• Support regional initiatives and interact with global stakeholders as part of a broader LATAM structure
• Be available for short, occasional business travel
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related fields preferred)
• Solid experience in operations, project-driven environments, or manufacturing
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to operate hands-on, influence stakeholders, and drive results
• Advanced English required; Spanish is a strong plus
• Experience in energy, automation, industrial, or infrastructure environments is highly desirable

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Client-provided location(s): São Paulo, Brazil

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-175235

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-01T18:36:11