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Director Strategic Operations and Transformation

Hitachi - Vantara
United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
Mar 02, 2026
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. The Role We are seeking an experienced cross-functional operations leader to lead enterprise-level transformation initiatives as part of the Transformation Office. This role combines people leadership with ownership of complex, cross-functional programs that translate strategy into measurable business outcomes. You have a passion for improving business performance. You enjoy working with numbers but also understand the broader business context around them. You have experience with enterprise technology, business operations or GTM functions and are committed to finding solutions that meet the needs of the business, drive alignment, productivity, and effectiveness. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support strategic initiatives focused on revenue acceleration, profitability improvement, products and solution offerings, integrated business scaling, and value realization across a highly matrixed, global organization. What You'll be Doing Lead large-scale, cross-functional transformation programs aligned to enterprise strategy and long-term business objectives Design and lead the cadence of governance meetings to solve problems, remove roadblocks, and enable action and ownership Drive enterprise-wide profitability initiatives by leading programs that enhance AI-enabled operating efficiencies and business outcomes Drive revenue growth programs collaborating with sales and partner operations and GTM leadership Support launching of enterprise storage, hybrid cloud and AI products and solution portfolio offerings through disciplined program planning and execution. Develop, define, and manage end-to-end program plans, including scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics Support execution in a highly matrixed environment across Engineering, Product, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Support, and Services Proactively identify risks and interdependencies; develop mitigation plans; and escalate issues as appropriate Ensure programs are executed efficiently and effectively through clear structure, cadence, accountability and decision-making frameworks Support executive leadership in setting organizational goals and KPIs and enable measurement and reporting of the KPIs. What You'll Bring to the Team Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance or associated fields 7+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or initiatives. Demonstrated ability to influence and manage change with executives across functions Proven ability to bring alignment, negotiate and influence stakeholders, to drive projects to completion Strong organizational and execution skills with attention to detail. Proven experience designing and implementing processes that scale Exceptional communications skills Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a high-growth, dynamic environment Deep analytic skills, the ability to home in on key data, derive and communicate insights Comfort operating in ambiguity and change in fast-paced environments Nice-to-have MBA from a top-tier school, or experience at a top strategy consulting firm Experience supporting large scale enterprise transformation, operational improvement, or strategic initiatives Exposure to hybrid cloud data storage, AI value chain, data platforms, or large-scale technology programs As required by the equal pay and transparency acts, the expected base salary for this position is: $180K to $210K. The expected on-target earnings for this position is: $216K to $265K 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. #LI-JT1 Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work. How we look after you We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.