Data, Analytics & AI Quality & Risk Manager

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Data, Analytics & AI Quality & Risk Manager

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to ensuring that our digital transformation initiatives are delivered with the highest standards of quality, governance, and risk management.

As our DAAI (Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence) Quality & Risk Manager, you will play a critical role in providing independent assurance across a growing portfolio of digital and AI initiatives.

In this leadership role, you will oversee Quality Assurance and Risk Assurance teams, establishing a trusted second line of defense for portfolio governance, compliance, and regulatory readiness.

You will ensure that programs, projects, and PMO deliverables consistently meet organizational standards while providing leadership with an objective view of quality, risk exposure, and readiness for key investment and decision-making milestones.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and develop Quality Assurance and Risk Assurance teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain a consistent assurance framework across the Digital & AI portfolio.
• Conduct independent reviews of project deliverables, business cases, and PMO artifacts to ensure compliance with established standards and governance requirements.
• Own and maintain the portfolio risk register, providing a consolidated and independent view of risks, issues, and dependencies across strategic initiatives.
• Lead stage-gate reviews, portfolio health assessments, and assurance activities to support sound investment and delivery decisions.
• Drive AI governance and regulatory readiness efforts, partnering with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with evolving regulations and responsible AI principles.
• Prepare executive-level assurance reports, highlighting trends, risks, compliance findings, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Escalate significant quality concerns, non-conformances, and risk exposures, ensuring timely resolution and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with PMO, delivery teams, Internal Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders to strengthen governance and assurance practices across the organization.

Your Background

• Master's degree in Quality Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, compliance, risk management, program assurance, or portfolio governance within complex, multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading assurance, audit, risk, or compliance functions and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, risk management methodologies, and independent assurance practices.
• Experience conducting audits, quality reviews, and governance assessments within large-scale transformation programs.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, and emerging regulatory requirements, including the EU AI Act.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior executives and steering committees.
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, PMI-RMP, MoR, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

What We Offer

• At Hitachi Energy, you will have the opportunity to shape how quality, governance, and risk assurance support the successful delivery of strategic digital and AI initiatives.
• You will work with global teams, influence key business decisions, and help establish industry-leading assurance practices in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
• We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment, exciting professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a more sustainable energy future through innovation and digital transformation.

Ready for the challenge? Join Hitachi Energy and help ensure that our Digital & AI portfolio delivers with confidence, compliance, and excellence.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

About Us

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.