Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job ID:

R0143548

Date Posted:

2026-09-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes Job Description:

Delivery Lead Physical AI The Opportunity As a Delivery Lead Physical AI, you will manage the planning, execution, and delivery of Physical AI use cases and projects within the global Strategic AI Delivery department. You will coordinate work across use case sponsors, Data, Analytics & AI teams, IT teams, Manufacturing and Technology stakeholders, business unit representatives, external vendors, and partners to support successful project delivery. The role includes developing project plans, defining timelines and milestones, allocating resources, managing statements of work, tracking progress across an AI use case portfolio, addressing project risks, and communicating status updates to stakeholders and senior management. Through the delivery of AI use cases and solutions for Physical AI, you will support the implementation of technologies that contribute to innovation and operational effectiveness across manufacturing, robotics, and automation-related environments. How You'll Make an Impact Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Physical AI use cases and projects within agreed timelines, scope, and budget. Collaborate with use case sponsors, business stakeholders, IT teams, and Data, Analytics & AI teams to support execution of projects in scope. Develop project plans including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation using Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies. Drive the creation of statements of work for AI projects and initiatives. Manage external vendors and partners to support successful solution delivery. Monitor progress across the AI use case portfolio and address project risks through mitigation activities. Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and senior management. Provide guidance to multinational project teams and support a collaborative work environment. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your Background Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. 8+ years of experience as a Project/Delivery Manager, preferably delivering AI projects in major corporations. Excellent organizational, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Agile Scrum Master certification is a plus. Domain experience in Manufacturing / Robotics / Automation is a strong plus. Technical knowledge of AI systems and solutions is a plus. 30% national travel expected More About Us You will have opportunities for professional growth while collaborating with teams across functions and geographies. Work on innovative energy technologies through the delivery of AI use cases and projects. Collaborate with experienced professionals across business, IT, and Data, Analytics & AI teams. Access learning and development opportunities that support ongoing career growth. Participate in health and retirement benefit programs. Benefit from paid leave and workplace flexibility offerings. 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. 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.