Strategic AI Program Manager Finance — Hitachi Energy
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
The Strategic AI Program Manager for capability Finance is accountable for driving the end-to-end delivery of Custom-Built AI solutions in Hitachi Energy, supporting the finance capability across BUs, supporting them meet the related strategic objectives.
- The Strategic AI Program Manager for capability Finance is accountable for driving the end-to-end delivery of Custom-Built AI solutions in Hitachi Energy, supporting the finance capability across BUs, supporting them meet the related strategic objectives.
Company and context
- This role acts as the primary bridge between Business stakeholders, either in Business Units or in Global Functions and the Data, Analytics & AI (DAAI) organization, ensuring that business requirements involving Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Advanced Analytics are translated into scalable, governed, and architecture-compliant solutions.
- The Strategic AI Program Manager will manage both the internal AI Delivery Leads and a set of external resources.
- How you will make an impact Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a set of AI use cases and projects within the capability Finance, ensuring they are properly scoped, planned and executed on time, and within budget and measured against the early defined success criteria.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Use Case sponsors, DAAI Heads in the BUs, Finance business stakeholders, IT, and Data, Analytics & AI Teams, ensuring proper execution of use cases in scope.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of AI Delivery Leads responsible for the successful execution of AI initiatives across the Finance capability.
- Ensures the development of detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation for the projects in the scope He is accountable for the creation 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.
- Provides active support to the AI Delivery Leads for the capability Finance, acting as first line of escalation.
- 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. 15+ years of experience as a Project\/Delivery Manager, preferably delivering AI projects. 5+ years as people manager Proven experience managing cross-functional delivery teams.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Hitachi Energy offer for this role?
Hitachi Energy lists CHF 189'000 - 331'500 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Hitachi Energy offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Hitachi Energy during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Hitachi Energy?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Hitachi Energy's original listing at hitachi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
