Global Strategic AI Portfolio Manager in Zürich

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all.Shape the future of AI at our company and lead Hitachi Energy’s AI portfolio to turn strategy into business value. As Global Strategic AI Portfolio Manager you will drive enterprise-wide AI prioritization, governance, and investment alignment, enabling the scale-up of high-impact AI initiatives and maximizing value across the business.How you will make an impactOwn the enterprise AI use case portfolio; define intake criteria, prioritization logic, scaling assessments, and resource allocation guidance to ensure investments are directed at high-value, strategically aligned AI initiativesMaintain and evolve the enterprise AI roadmap; translate internal AI Nexus initiative objectives into actionable portfolio commitments with clear sequencing, milestones and investment prioritiesDefine and operate AI lifecycle management practices, including lifecycle gates, readiness criteria, transition checkpoints, and retirement criteria across the full use case portfolioContinuously monitor AI portfolio performance; track business value, adoption, feasibility, scalability, and compliance indicators; identify opportunities for acceleration, scaling, or remediationEnsure portfolio transparency through centralized tracking systems, governance dashboards, and structured reporting to leadership and AI governance bodies; maintain a clear, up-to-date view of AI use case status, ownership, and lifecycle stageDefine and operate AI impact measurement and value realization frameworks; partner with Data Strategy and business stakeholders to validate benefit hypotheses and report on realized valueOrchestrate cross-functional collaboration across Business Units, Functions, IT, and Federated Domains to maintain unified AI adoption and consistent execution of AI portfolio prioritiesEngage with BU/Function leads, Portfolio Manager, and AI governance bodies to provide structured portfolio analysis, strategic options, and investment recommendations; translate AI opportunities into actionable portfolio strategiesIn this role you will manage a team of 8 FTEs.Your background8+ years of professional experience in strategic portfolio management, AI/digital transformation, technology roadmap management, or enterprise program governance in a complex global organization3+ years of experience in managing and running complex projects or large-scale AI/digital transformations with proven track record of managing diverse group of stakeholders up to executive levelMaster's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Project Management, Data/Analytics/AI Management or a related fieldProven strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to drive portfolio decisions that deliver measurable business impact; experience translating AI opportunities into actionable portfolio strategies and roadmap commitmentsStrong understanding of AI-driven business transformation, including the ability to assess feasibility, scalability, and value of AI initiatives across different maturity stagesStructured, analytical, and data-driven approach; experience designing and operating portfolio tracking systemsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills; fluent English requiredMore about usYou will do interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvementYou will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow – we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunitiesWe offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thoughtOur culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive to the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us ‘the place to be’ and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for allFlexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunitiesA competitive compensation and benefits packageHitachi Energy is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area. Hitachi Energy is also able to provide a wealth of opportunities for personal development once you have completed your introduction period, the aim being to assist you in attaining your career goals. Personalized development programs with targeted training measures will help you to enhance your skills on a continuous basis.We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr