Grid & Power Quality Communications Manager

Hitachi Energy’s Grid & Power Quality Solutions global product group is one of the world’s leading providers of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build, and be part of, a more sustainable, flexible and secure power grid. Do you define yourself as a transparent, collaborative innovative person? Are you searching for an environment where you can apply your global mindest and be supportive to a wide team? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the dynamic team of a market and technology leader in power grid technologies and e-mobility solutions. Hitachi Energy pioneered many of the technologies that connect renewable and conventional power generation to the grid and ensure that the power flows reliably and safely to industries, businesses and homes world-wide. We have the largest installed base in grid and power quality solutions and are playing a major role in helping the world transition to renewable energy and a carbon-neutral future. Our Grid-eMotion platform for fleets of electric buses and commercial vehicles is growing rapidly globally and is shaping the future of sustainable transportation. As the Global Product Group (GPG) Communications Manager, you are responsible for leading the GPG’s internal and external communications programs across geographies and stakeholders to maximize visibility and support the business strategy, thereby helping to improve market position and customer retention. You are also responsible for ensuring executional excellence in all communications measures for the global business and for supporting business management in all communications matters. You will report directly to the Global Business Unit Head of Communications Manager, for Grid Integration. .

Your responsibilities

• Develop GPG integrated communications plans, budget and processes in close collaboration with GPG management, project management, R&D, Marketing and Sales, and Service in alignment with business priorities;
• Provide strategic and operative communications support regarding the introduction of new technologies, new orders, project handover to customers and service upgrades in coordination with marketing managers and project managers;
• Produce GPG/project level advertising, multimedia, digital tools, videos, presentations, infographics, facts sheets, posters, etc. according to brand guidelines;
• Nurture media relations and produce content in the form of editorial, press releases, trade media stories, blogs and social media posts;
• Maintain a library of GPG related photos and film shoots, image bank, graphics and project documentation in the Hitachi Energy Library;
• Manage GPG external websites (pages, structure, content, layout, etc.) and social media initiatives;
• Manage and produce internal communications, including messages, internal webpages, stories, organizational announcements, newsletters, etc;
• Provide communications support to Regions within the BU and to the BU Global Communications Manager as required;
• Work closely with the global team in developing strategy and thought leadership plans.
• Define processes/planning/external monitoring activities to reflect business priorities and long-term positioning, in line with the global strategy.
• Manage creative agencies to define a strategy and report on media outreach results.
• Live 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

• At least five years of relevant marketing communications experience with a proven track record and an interest in technology.
• Strategic, analytical and creative thinking combined with hands-on approach to translate plans into actions and report on progress.
• Cross-functional communications skills with a focus on internal editorial content (i.e. internal, external, media, digital and marketing communications).proven understanding of digital communications channels and the power of social media
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently but also able to.work in a global, complex organization
• Proactive, results-oriented with strong networking with all stakeholder at different levels and communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work with ambiguity and constantly changing circumstances and issues.
• Business knowledge in power technology is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills are required; other languages are a plus.

More about us

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 are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com For more info refer to Alexandra Maria Stefan Lung, Talent Partner.

Publication date

2022-02-04

Reference Number

IT52683314_E10