[Hiring] Learning & Development Leader @Hitachi

Role Description

The Opportunity

In this role, you will shape how technical and service capabilities are developed across North America within a complex power grid environment. You will oversee the development and deployment of training programs that prepare field teams, engineers, and service professionals to support and maintain critical infrastructure. The work focuses on translating broader service and capability strategies into practical training solutions, building scalable learning programs, and ensuring teams are equipped to meet evolving operational and customer requirements. You will collaborate across service operations, engineering, and commercial teams to address workforce capability needs driven by technology advancements, digitalization, and lifecycle service demands. This includes strengthening technical expertise, supporting adoption of new tools, and building readiness for future grid challenges. Your work contributes directly to the reliability, safety, and performance of power systems by ensuring service teams are prepared to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes across the lifecycle of grid assets.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Translate training and capability strategy into regional programs aligned with service operations and workforce needs
• Develop and manage a training roadmap that supports service delivery, technical capability, and operational readiness
• Oversee development and delivery of technical, digital, and safety-focused training programs
• Partner with service, engineering, and commercial teams to identify capability gaps and prioritize learning initiatives
• Establish and maintain consistent training standards, certification approaches, and delivery methods
• Monitor program effectiveness using performance data and continuously improve learning outcomes
• Support the deployment of digital and blended learning solutions, including remote and hands-on training formats
• Build and support a network of trainers, instructors, and subject matter contributors across the organization
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, business, or learning and development
• Experience in technical training, service operations, or workforce capability development within industrial or energy environments
• Experience designing and delivering structured training programs across multiple formats (in-person, virtual, or blended learning)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in service, engineering, or project-based environments
• Experience supporting organizational change, capability development, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage stakeholders across technical and operational teams

Benefits

• Exposure to advanced grid technologies while working alongside experienced professionals
• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

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.

Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-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.