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Management and Strategy Office Manager, Liverpool
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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26.04.2025
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10.06.2025
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Description
Our Company
Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” - supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at.
The role involves supporting the management of EBD (Environmental Business Division) EMEA operations (planning, budget, reporting) and providing strategic analysis on new business innovation initiatives.
* Support the operation of the EMEA EBD unit (under leadership of head of EMEA EBD). The unit consists of approximately 9 members and a budget of about 3 million pounds.
* Provide strategic analysis of markets, innovation trends, and startups.
What you’ll be doing
The role will also be responsible for:
* Unit operations: Drive planning, budgeting, pacing, and reporting processes of the unit in collaboration with the head of the unit and global management. Ensure timely and accurate deliverables, resolve issues, and escalate when necessary.
* Strategic analysis: Assess business ecosystems and competitive dynamics in energy, mobility, and industrial sectors. Explore markets, identify venture opportunities, scout databases, attend conferences, analyze startups and partners, and prepare reports.
* Collaboration: Serve as the operational platform for issues within the unit and as a key contact for Hitachi’s Corporate Venture Office (CVO).
What you bring to the team
We seek a motivated team player who aligns with Hitachi’s vision. The role involves remote-hybrid work with days in the office.
Ideal candidates will have:
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Sustainability Strategy, Technology & Information Management, or equivalent.
* At least 4 years of professional experience in strategy and/or management support; startup experience is a plus.
* Strong interpersonal and reporting skills to support unit operations.
* Experience in strategic analysis and familiarity with startup and venture environments.
* Detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and excellent time management.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to understand big picture and operational details.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Effective communication skills and ability to foster collaboration.
* Capacity to synthesize large amounts of information into clear messages and presentations.
* Fluency in English; additional European language is a plus.
This role reports to the Head of EMEA – Environmental Business Division and can be based in the UK, Switzerland, or Italy.
Benefits Package
Company-funded benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement (with buy options), pension, private medical insurance, employee assistance, personal accident insurance, and voluntary benefits such as cycle-to-work, gym membership, dental insurance, health screening, and dining card.
Our Values
We are committed to equal opportunity employment and embrace our Japanese heritage through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa (Harmony, Trust, Respect), Makoto (Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity), Kaitakusha-Seishin (Pioneering Spirit, Challenge).
If you are motivated to deliver excellent services, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to social innovation with Hitachi, we look forward to your application.
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