Job Description

Head of Process & Data Excellence (PDE)

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

The Head of Process & Data Excellence is a senior leader responsible for optimizing how PG operates by improving business processes, strengthening data governance, and enabling data-driven decision-making. This role defines and executes the strategy for process standardization, master data integrity, and business intelligence across the organization.

This leader serves as the critical bridge between business operations and technology, ensuring that processes, data, and digital tools work together to drive measurable performance improvement.

The role has direct accountability for three core capabilities—Process & Data Governance, Master Data Management, and Business Intelligence—and is responsible for building an integrated, scalable operating model that supports both enterprise priorities and business unit execution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the PG transformation and execution strategy
• Align transformation initiatives with PG priorities and business outcomes
• Establish a clear roadmap of initiatives, capabilities, and investments

Business Unit Partnership

• Partner with BU leadership to translate strategy into executable initiatives
• Ensure alignment across functions and eliminate execution barriers
• Drive shared accountability for results and outcomes

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of CI methodologies and tools across the organization
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for performance improvement
• Ensure improvements are sustained and embedded

Execution & Delivery Excellence

• Ensure disciplined execution of cross-functional transformation initiatives
• Drive on-time, on-scope, and on-budget project delivery
• Establish consistent execution frameworks and governance models

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership

• Lead organizational efforts to enable adoption of transformation initiatives
• Drive change management, communication, and capability building
• Improve organizational health, engagement, and performance

People Leadership

• Ensure disciplined execution of cross-functional transformation initiatives
• Drive on-time, on-scope, and on-budget project delivery
• Establish consistent execution frameworks and governance models

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Computer Science, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including significant roles in operations management, business execution, process improvement, IT, or data/analytics-driven environments
• Proven track record of driving business performance improvement through process improvement, process engineering, data insights, or system enablement
• Strong understanding of end-to-end business operations and how process and data impact execution and performance
• Experience leading cross-functional, enterprise-scale initiatives in a matrix environment
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and process standardization initiatives
• Strong leadership and team development capability across diverse disciplines (process, data, analytics)
• Proven ability to lead change and transformation initiatives across complex organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a results-oriented mindset

Preferred

• 5+ years of direct experience in Process Engineering / Improvement, IT Enablement, Business Integration, or Data Management / Data Governance leadership roles
• Experience designing or leading enterprise data governance or process governance frameworks
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or CRM) and enterprise data structures, as a significant user or as someone who has experience implementing enterprise solutions
• Experience with modern data platforms, BI tools, or analytics ecosystems
• Working knowledge of data governance, master data management, and business intelligence concepts
• Experience serving as a business-IT interface, translating operational needs into system and data solutions
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and advanced analytics applications
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, supply chain, or project-based environments
• Experience leading large-scale transformation programs or organizational change initiatives

Leadership Competencies

• Thinks beyond immediate tasks to define a future-state roadmap and rally stakeholders around its Strategic Vision
• Understands the upstream and downstream interdependencies of process and data decisions Systems Thinking
• Builds credibility with both technical and non-technical audiences; effective at navigating organizational complexity Influence & Partnership
• Drives adoption of new processes and tools through communication, coaching, and persistence Change Leadership
• Makes decisions grounded in data; sets high standards for accuracy and insight quality Analytical Rigor
• Invests in team growth and creates an environment where people are challenged and supported Talent Development

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.