Data, Analytics & AI Quality & Risk Manager

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to ensuring that our digital transformation initiatives are delivered with the highest standards of quality, governance, and risk management.

As our DAAI (Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence) Quality & Risk Manager, you will play a critical role in providing independent assurance across a growing portfolio of digital and AI initiatives.

In this leadership role, you will oversee Quality Assurance and Risk Assurance teams, establishing a trusted second line of defense for portfolio governance, compliance, and regulatory readiness.

You will ensure that programs, projects, and PMO deliverables consistently meet organizational standards while providing leadership with an objective view of quality, risk exposure, and readiness for key investment and decision-making milestones.

• Lead and develop Quality Assurance and Risk Assurance teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain a consistent assurance framework across the Digital & AI portfolio.
• Conduct independent reviews of project deliverables, business cases, and PMO artifacts to ensure compliance with established standards and governance requirements.
• Own and maintain the portfolio risk register, providing a consolidated and independent view of risks, issues, and dependencies across strategic initiatives.
• Lead stage-gate reviews, portfolio health assessments, and assurance activities to support sound investment and delivery decisions.
• Drive AI governance and regulatory readiness efforts, partnering with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with evolving regulations and responsible AI principles.
• Prepare executive-level assurance reports, highlighting trends, risks, compliance findings, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Escalate significant quality concerns, non-conformances, and risk exposures, ensuring timely resolution and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with PMO, delivery teams, Internal Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders to strengthen governance and assurance practices across the organization.

• Master's degree in Quality Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, compliance, risk management, program assurance, or portfolio governance within complex, multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading assurance, audit, risk, or compliance functions and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, risk management methodologies, and independent assurance practices.
• Experience conducting audits, quality reviews, and governance assessments within large-scale transformation programs.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, and emerging regulatory requirements, including the EU AI Act.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior executives and steering committees.
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, PMI-RMP, MoR, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Fluent spoken and written English.