Global Head of R&D for EPM

Location: Houston, Texas, United States Job ID: R0148574 Date Posted: 2026-10-16 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity As the Global Head of R&D for EPM , you play a pivotal role in shaping the product development strategy and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions in close partnership with the General Manager, Product Manager Lead, and PMO Lead. In this role, you lead a global R&D organization, foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, and ensure alignment between technology strategy and business objectives. You serve as a key technology leader, driving product evolution, supporting customer success, and contributing to the company's long-term growth ambitions. How You Will Make an Impact Lead and manage the global R&D Product Group, including software engineering, testing, and product delivery. Partner closely with the General Manager, Product Manager Lead, and PMO Lead to deliver high-quality products that meet customer and business expectations. Lead a high-performing global R&D organization of approximately 150 professionals, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Develop and execute R&D strategies aligned with the company's 2030 vision and growth objectives. Act as the primary technology point of contact for customer escalations and strategic opportunities. Drive effective communication and cross-functional collaboration across all levels of the organization. Lead the development of new products and enhancements across the existing portfolio. Ensure effective management of R&D budgets, resources, and project priorities to achieve business goals and delivery timelines. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements as a technology leader and advocate. Your Background 20+ years of leadership experience in product development, software development, or software product delivery. An MBA or other advanced degree, combined with extensive business experience, is strongly preferred. Strong R&D leadership experience with a proven ability to lead large, globally distributed teams. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills. Experience engaging directly with customers and serving as the technology point of contact for escalations and strategic opportunities. Demonstrated success in leading, developing, and inspiring diverse teams of engineers and technical professionals. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Proven experience managing budgets, resources, and complex development portfolios. Willingness to travel globally as required. Experience working within a global, matrixed organization. Strong understanding of current trends, technologies, and best practices in software product development and delivery. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.