Function<h1>Our Company</h1>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.<h1>Job description</h1>The TeamWe are seeking a strategic and creative Employee Communications Lead to design and execute internal communication programs that engage, inform, and inspire employees across our company. This role is critical for fostering alignment with company goals, driving cultural initiatives, and ensuring employees are empowered with the right information at the right time.The RoleThis is a high‑impact, hands‑on role for someone eager and able to work with key stakeholders across the company to translate communication strategy into clear plans, compelling messaging, and reliable execution in support of our corporate direction and ongoing business transformation.Strategy &amp; Planning <ul><li>Partner closely with the Head of Internal Communications and senior stakeholders to contribute to the development and evolution of internal communications strategy.</li><li>Translate strategic priorities into actionable communication plans, timelines, and deliverables.</li><li>Provide input and perspective on employee needs, channel effectiveness, and execution feasibility to inform strategic decision‑making.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership, executive communications, functional communications, and HR teams to support organizational change, culture‑building, and employee engagement initiatives.</li></ul>Content Development<ul><li>Create compelling, clear, and consistent messaging for internal channels (email, intranet, newsletters, videos, etc.).</li><li>Translate complex business updates into employee‑friendly narratives that drive understanding and action.</li></ul>Channel Management<ul><li>Manage and optimize communication channels for reach and engagement, leveraging digital platforms and AI‑enabled tools.</li><li>Monitor and analyze performance metrics to continuously improve communication effectiveness.</li></ul>Employee Engagement<ul><li>Drive initiatives that strengthen connection, recognition, and inclusion across the organization.</li><li>Partner with cross‑functional teams to amplify employee voices and strengthen feedback loops.</li></ul>Operational Excellence &amp; Execution <ul><li>Act as the execution backbone for internal communications, ensuring plans translate into consistent, high‑quality delivery.</li><li>Own and evolve internal communications tools, processes, and governance to reduce fragmentation and improve scale.</li><li>Establish clear intake, prioritization, and execution rhythms that bring structure, clarity, and discipline to how communications get done across the company.</li></ul>What You’ll Bring<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline.</li><li>7+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a related field within a B2B environment.</li><li>Fluent in English (verbal and written); additional languages a plus.</li><li>Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities.</li><li>Strong understanding of change management and organizational dynamics.</li><li>Proven experience managing communication tools, processes, and analytics.</li><li>Strategic contributor with a strong bias toward execution.</li><li>Builds strong, trust‑based relationships across functions to get work done through influence, not authority.</li><li>Acts as a practical problem‑solver and project “task master”—comfortable nudging, following up, and pushing work forward when needed.</li><li>Takes satisfaction in bringing order to complexity, and building durable systems that support effective communication.</li><li>Comfortable balancing creativity with operational rigor.</li><li>Thrives in fast‑paced, matrixed, and evolving environments.</li></ul>#LI-FC<h1>About us</h1>We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.<h1>Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives</h1>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.<h1>How we look after you</h1>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.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Employee Communications Lead

Function<h1>Our Company</h1>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.<h1>Job description</h1>The TeamWe are seeking a strategic and creative Employee Communications Lead to design and execute internal communication programs that engage, inform, and inspire employees across our company. This role is critical for fostering alignment with company goals, driving cultural initiatives, and ensuring employees are empowered with the right information at the right time.The RoleThis is a high‑impact, hands‑on role for someone eager and able to work with key stakeholders across the company to translate communication strategy into clear plans, compelling messaging, and reliable execution in support of our corporate direction and ongoing business transformation.Strategy &amp; Planning <ul><li>Partner closely with the Head of Internal Communications and senior stakeholders to contribute to the development and evolution of internal communications strategy.</li><li>Translate strategic priorities into actionable communication plans, timelines, and deliverables.</li><li>Provide input and perspective on employee needs, channel effectiveness, and execution feasibility to inform strategic decision‑making.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership, executive communications, functional communications, and HR teams to support organizational change, culture‑building, and employee engagement initiatives.</li></ul>Content Development<ul><li>Create compelling, clear, and consistent messaging for internal channels (email, intranet, newsletters, videos, etc.).</li><li>Translate complex business updates into employee‑friendly narratives that drive understanding and action.</li></ul>Channel Management<ul><li>Manage and optimize communication channels for reach and engagement, leveraging digital platforms and AI‑enabled tools.</li><li>Monitor and analyze performance metrics to continuously improve communication effectiveness.</li></ul>Employee Engagement<ul><li>Drive initiatives that strengthen connection, recognition, and inclusion across the organization.</li><li>Partner with cross‑functional teams to amplify employee voices and strengthen feedback loops.</li></ul>Operational Excellence &amp; Execution <ul><li>Act as the execution backbone for internal communications, ensuring plans translate into consistent, high‑quality delivery.</li><li>Own and evolve internal communications tools, processes, and governance to reduce fragmentation and improve scale.</li><li>Establish clear intake, prioritization, and execution rhythms that bring structure, clarity, and discipline to how communications get done across the company.</li></ul>What You’ll Bring<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline.</li><li>7+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a related field within a B2B environment.</li><li>Fluent in English (verbal and written); additional languages a plus.</li><li>Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities.</li><li>Strong understanding of change management and organizational dynamics.</li><li>Proven experience managing communication tools, processes, and analytics.</li><li>Strategic contributor with a strong bias toward execution.</li><li>Builds strong, trust‑based relationships across functions to get work done through influence, not authority.</li><li>Acts as a practical problem‑solver and project “task master”—comfortable nudging, following up, and pushing work forward when needed.</li><li>Takes satisfaction in bringing order to complexity, and building durable systems that support effective communication.</li><li>Comfortable balancing creativity with operational rigor.</li><li>Thrives in fast‑paced, matrixed, and evolving environments.</li></ul>#LI-FC<h1>About us</h1>We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.<h1>Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives</h1>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.<h1>How we look after you</h1>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.

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