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Senior level group leader jobs place experienced professionals in charge of setting direction, owning outcomes, and leading the teams or projects that execute at the highest level. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Chemicals & Materials, with 33% remote or hybrid options, and employers like KPFF Consulting Engineers, BNY, and GFT hiring at this level now.
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Location:
Houston, Texas, United States
Job ID:
R0141520
Date Posted:
2026-09-14
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Project/Program Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The Opportunity
As a Project Portfolio Group Leader within Hitachi Energy's Network Control business, you will play a key role in managing a portfolio of customer projects across your assigned region, ensuring safe, quality-focused execution while supporting revenue, margin, cash flow, and customer success goals. Working at the intersection of project execution, customer engagement, engineering coordination, procurement, logistics, and operations, you will help guide projects from planning through delivery while supporting the broader objectives of the global Network Control organization. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of projects, collaborate across a global matrix organization, and serve as a key interface between regional teams and operational hubs. Your work will directly influence project outcomes, customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and operational excellence. You will gain exposure to large-scale project portfolios, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic business operations while contributing to the reliable execution of projects that support modern power system operations and grid performance.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Manage the overall execution of regional Network Control project portfolios and customer-facing project activities.
- Act as the primary interface towards executive customer representatives to build trust and long-term relationships.
- Steer revenue, gross margin, cash performance, risks, and opportunities across the project portfolio.
- Ensure effective project controls, procurement, and logistics activities throughout project delivery.
- Coordinate closely with engineering teams to support successful project execution.
- Foster a collaborative One-NC team culture while promoting accountability and ownership across the organization.
- Provide engineering, planning, and site management support to project teams as required.
- Build, develop, and maintain the regional Network Control organization and project execution capabilities.
- Monitor project and business performance through regular reviews, reporting, and operational oversight to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- Master’s degree or Engineering degree required.
- 10 years of related portfolio and project management experience.
- Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Network Control, Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, control software applications, or comparable software solutions within the energy or OEM sector.
- Experience working within a global matrix organization.
- Experience with monthly and quarterly close and reporting cycles.
- Change management experience with a proven track record of delivering change implementation.
- Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, relationship-building, and people management capabilities.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels across the business, able to collaborate within the broader business at a senior level.
- Result-driven, ability to inspire, motivate and lead people to best outcomes indirectly, using influencing skills.
- Fluent English communication skills required; bilingual Spanish or Portuguese proficiency is preferred.
More About Us
In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals across a global organization while growing your project portfolio leadership capabilities and contributing to successful customer outcomes.
- Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that help shape the future of energy.
- A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.
- Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
- Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
- Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need
- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Location:
Houston, Texas, United States
Job ID:
R0141520
Date Posted:
2026-09-14
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Project/Program Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The Opportunity
As a Project Portfolio Group Leader within Hitachi Energy's Network Control business, you will play a key role in managing a portfolio of customer projects across your assigned region, ensuring safe, quality-focused execution while supporting revenue, margin, cash flow, and customer success goals. Working at the intersection of project execution, customer engagement, engineering coordination, procurement, logistics, and operations, you will help guide projects from planning through delivery while supporting the broader objectives of the global Network Control organization. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of projects, collaborate across a global matrix organization, and serve as a key interface between regional teams and operational hubs. Your work will directly influence project outcomes, customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and operational excellence. You will gain exposure to large-scale project portfolios, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic business operations while contributing to the reliable execution of projects that support modern power system operations and grid performance.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Manage the overall execution of regional Network Control project portfolios and customer-facing project activities.
- Act as the primary interface towards executive customer representatives to build trust and long-term relationships.
- Steer revenue, gross margin, cash performance, risks, and opportunities across the project portfolio.
- Ensure effective project controls, procurement, and logistics activities throughout project delivery.
- Coordinate closely with engineering teams to support successful project execution.
- Foster a collaborative One-NC team culture while promoting accountability and ownership across the organization.
- Provide engineering, planning, and site management support to project teams as required.
- Build, develop, and maintain the regional Network Control organization and project execution capabilities.
- Monitor project and business performance through regular reviews, reporting, and operational oversight to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- Master’s degree or Engineering degree required.
- 10 years of related portfolio and project management experience.
- Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Network Control, Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, control software applications, or comparable software solutions within the energy or OEM sector.
- Experience working within a global matrix organization.
- Experience with monthly and quarterly close and reporting cycles.
- Change management experience with a proven track record of delivering change implementation.
- Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, relationship-building, and people management capabilities.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels across the business, able to collaborate within the broader business at a senior level.
- Result-driven, ability to inspire, motivate and lead people to best outcomes indirectly, using influencing skills.
- Fluent English communication skills required; bilingual Spanish or Portuguese proficiency is preferred.
More About Us
In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals across a global organization while growing your project portfolio leadership capabilities and contributing to successful customer outcomes.
- Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that help shape the future of energy.
- A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.
- Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
- Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
- Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need
- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
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Senior Level Group Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level group leader job?
Employers hiring at this level look for demonstrated ownership of significant projects or teams, a history of mentoring and developing others, and the ability to align group goals with broader organizational strategy. Candidates who can speak to measurable outcomes they drove, decisions they owned, and how they built team capability have a clear edge over those who describe responsibilities alone.
Which companies hire senior level group leaders?
Companies hiring senior level group leaders right now include KPFF Consulting Engineers, BNY, and GFT, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established organizations with complex operations that need experienced leaders to own functional groups and drive execution across departments or sites.
Are there remote senior level group leader jobs?
Yes, though most senior group leader roles involve meaningful on-site or operational presence. About 33% of senior level group leader openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the reality that leadership at this level often requires direct engagement with teams, stakeholders, and facilities. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote for roles with direct reports.
What makes a group leader role senior level?
Senior level group leader roles are defined by scope, ownership, and leadership depth. Where mid-level roles execute against a plan, senior roles shape the plan, own the outcomes, and are accountable for group-wide performance. Senior group leaders typically mentor other leads, manage cross-functional relationships, resolve complex or escalated issues independently, and contribute to decisions that affect the broader organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level group leaders?
Senior Level group leader roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand at the senior level because they operate at scale, run complex multi-team functions, and require experienced leaders who can maintain performance and develop capability across large groups.