Engineering Director

Function Engineering 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. Job description The Role: As Engineering Director at Hitachi, Ltd., you will lead and oversee multiple engineering teams, driving the strategic direction and execution of complex technical projects. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong technical background and proven experience in managing large-scale engineering initiatives, ensuring the delivery of innovative and high-quality solutions that align with Hitachi's business objectives. What you'll bring : * Define and implement engineering strategies, roadmaps, and best practices across various product lines or business units. * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineering managers and individual contributors, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. * Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance, ensuring adherence to quality standards, budgetary constraints, and project timelines. * Collaborate closely with product management, sales, and other cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver solutions that meet market needs. * Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and risk mitigation strategies for multiple concurrent engineering projects. * Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance engineering efficiency and product capabilities. * Represent the engineering organization in executive-level discussions, providing technical insights and strategic recommendations. * Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and Hitachi's internal policies. * Cultivate strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to leverage external capabilities and stay abreast of emerging trends. Job Qualifications** * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. * Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering or related technical roles, with at least 8 years in a leadership or management capacity over large engineering teams. * Demonstrated experience in leading the development and delivery of complex, enterprise-level software solutions or hardware systems.