Job Description

Location:

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0143555

Date Posted:

2026-09-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Lead to manage the delivery of AI projects within the one of the key global capabilities of our global Strategic AI Delivery department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT/AI project delivery and excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of AI technologies and their application within one of the functional capability areas (e.g. Engineering / Finance / Marketing & Sales / Physical AI).

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of AI use cases and projects within the assigned capability area (e.g. Engineering / Finance / Marketing & Sales / Physical AI), ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Use Case sponsors, DAAI Heads in the BUs or Global Functions, IT, and Data, Analytics & AI Teams, ensuring proper execution of use cases in scope.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, using Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Drive the creation of concise, strong Statements of Work and manage external vendors and partners to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Monitor project progress across the AI use case portfolio, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
• Provide leadership and guidance to multinational project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Your background

• 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 and prioritization skills combined with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Domain experience in either Engineering, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Physical AI is a strong plus.
• Agile Scrum Master certification is a plus.
• Technical knowledge of AI systems and solutions is a plus.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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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.