Global Solution Lead

Remote role available to US based candidates.

Our Company

We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers - from banks to theme parks - can focus on achieving the incredible with data.

If you've seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you've seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate - and wow their customers. Right now, we're laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We're looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team - and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

What You Will be Doing

The Global Solution Lead is responsible for driving the strategy, development, and successful implementation of complex, large-scale solutions across various global markets and business units. This role focuses on identifying market needs, shaping solution roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with Hitachi's strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

* Define and articulate the global solution strategy and roadmap, identifying market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.

* Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of global solutions, from concept and design to development, launch, and continuous improvement.

* Collaborate extensively with regional sales, marketing, engineering, and service teams to ensure solution relevance, market adoption, and operational readiness.

* Act as a subject matter expert, providing thought leadership and guidance on solution architectures, technologies, and best practices to internal teams and external stakeholders.

* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and industry influencers to gather insights and drive solution innovation.

* Manage cross-functional global teams, ensuring effective communication, resource allocation, and project delivery in a matrixed organization.

* Oversee the creation of solution-specific collateral, including white papers, presentations, and training materials.

* Monitor solution performance, analyze market feedback, and implement data-driven improvements to maximize business value and customer satisfaction.

* Ensure solutions adhere to global regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and Hitachi's ethical guidelines.

* Identify and evaluate potential M&A opportunities, partnerships, or technology acquisitions that could enhance the global solution portfolio.

What You Will Bring to the Team

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field;
Master's degree preferred.

* Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in solution management, product management, or a related strategic role within a global technology company.

* Proven track record of successfully defining, launching, and scaling complex enterprise-level solutions across multiple geographies.

* Deep understanding of specific industry verticals relevant to Hitachi (e.g., IT, OT, energy, mobility, healthcare) and their associated digital transformation challenges.

* Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of an organization.

* Demonstrated experience managing global, cross-functional teams and projects in a highly matrixed environment.

* Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of developing long-term vision and executing short-term goals.

* Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages (e.g., Japanese) is a plus.

* Ability to travel internationally as required.

As required by the equal pay and transparency acts, the expected base salary for this position is: $143K to $200K. Expected on-target earnings: $200K to 267K

The expected pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara's bonus/variable/commission pay programs, where applicable, and are subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.

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