Global Early Careers Program Manager (m/f/d)
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About the Role
Hitachi Energy seeks a Global Early Careers Program Manager to lead the Power+ Graduate Program and enhance early careers strategy globally. The role involves stakeholder management, program governance, and talent pipeline development.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the global focal point for the Power+ Graduate Program, providing expert guidance, consultation, and support to HR teams, managers, and business stakeholders worldwide
- Drive the successful delivery of the program by ensuring activities are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with global objectives and governance standards
- Lead and coordinate the team of Regional Program Coordinators, fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and driving consistency and program excellence across regions
- Own and drive the global Early Careers strategy, ensuring alignment between talent acquisition, talent development, workforce planning, and business priorities
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to develop sustainable talent pipelines through graduate programs, internships, apprenticeships, and university partnerships
- Lead global campus engagement and employer branding initiatives to strengthen Hitachi Energy's positioning as an employer of choice
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, educational institutions, and external partners to attract diverse talent
- Design and oversee development journeys for early career populations, including onboarding, mentoring, learning experiences, networking opportunities, and career progression frameworks
- Develop and continuously improve program standards, frameworks, processes, and participant experiences
- Benchmark external market practices and emerging trends to identify innovative opportunities
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across early career programs
- Drive continuous improvement by introducing new ideas, tools, and methodologies
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Organizational Psychology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Early Careers, Graduate Programs, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, University Relations, HR Program Management, or related HR disciplines
- Proven ability to manage complex global programs involving multiple stakeholders, functions, and geographies
- Experience building and implementing initiatives that strengthen early talent pipelines and workforce succession planning
- Experience working with data, analytics, reporting, and KPI management
- Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and influencing skills
- Ability to work independently while effectively navigating a highly matrixed, global organization
- Fluent written and spoken English
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The opportunity
- At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping the future of sustainable energy by developing the next generation of talent.
- As a Global Early Careers Program Manager, you will play a critical role in driving excellence across our flagship Power+ Graduate Program while leading and enhancing our broader Early Careers strategy.
- You will ensure a world class experience for emerging talent, support business growth, and strengthen our global talent pipeline through graduate programs, internships, apprenticeships, university partnerships, and other early career initiatives.
- In this highly visible global role, you will act as the central point of expertise, governance, and coordination for Power+, partnering with HR, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, country stakeholders, and leading the team of Regional Program Coordinators across multiple regions.
- You will combine strategic thinking, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and data driven decision making to continuously enhance the impact and value of our early career programs.
- You will also lead cross functional talent initiatives that support Hitachi Energy's People Strategy, helping us attract, develop, engage, and retain diverse emerging talent across the globe.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Act as the global focal point for the Power+ Graduate Program, providing expert guidance, consultation, and support to HR teams, managers, and business stakeholders worldwide.
- Drive the successful delivery of the program by ensuring activities are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with global objectives and governance standards.
- Lead and coordinate the team of Regional Program Coordinators, fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and driving consistency and program excellence across regions.
- Own and drive the global Early Careers strategy, ensuring alignment between talent acquisition, talent development, workforce planning, and business priorities.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to develop sustainable talent pipelines through graduate programs, internships, apprenticeships, and university partnerships.
- Lead global campus engagement and employer branding initiatives to strengthen Hitachi Energy's positioning as an employer of choice for students and early career professionals.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, educational institutions, and external partners to attract diverse talent and support future workforce needs.
- Design and oversee development journeys for early career populations, including onboarding, mentoring, learning experiences, networking opportunities, and career progression frameworks.
- Develop and continuously improve program standards, frameworks, processes, and participant experiences to strengthen program quality, scalability, and engagement.
- Benchmark external market practices and emerging trends to identify innovative opportunities that enhance the competitiveness and effectiveness of our programs.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across early career programs, ensuring equitable access to development opportunities and diverse talent attraction strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement by introducing new ideas, tools, and methodologies that elevate participant engagement and operational efficiency.
Your Background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Early Careers, Graduate Programs, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, University Relations, HR Program Management, or related HR disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage complex global programs involving multiple stakeholders, functions, and geographies.
- Experience building and implementing initiatives that strengthen early talent pipelines and workforce succession planning.
- Experience working with data, analytics, reporting, and KPI management to support decision making and demonstrate program impact.
- Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively navigating a highly matrixed, global organization.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
More About Us
- We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded.
- Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth.
- By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.
- The minimum salary for this position in the location specified: Starting from 52,700 € Gross Annual Salary. Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico.
- The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.
- This role may be open in multiple locations. If the salary information listed is not applicable for your current home location, salary details relevant to your location will be discussed with you at a later stage.
- Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes: Competitive salary and incentives, Well being and care, Paid and unpaid leave, Flexible work options, Benefits that support your financial security.
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