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IT
Our Company
We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.
Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
Job description
Director, Executive Content Development - Office of the CIO
The Team
The Office of the CIO serves as the strategic and operational hub for the Technology organization, enabling the successful execution of the CIO agenda while advancing enterprise transformation, innovation, and business growth.
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director, Executive Content Development serves as a trusted advisor, executive storyteller, and thought leadership partner. This role is responsible for developing compelling executive content, technology narratives, market insights, research, and strategic communications that support the CIO's internal leadership responsibilities and external industry presence.
The successful candidate will combine strong business acumen, technology awareness, research capabilities, executive writing expertise, and storytelling skills to translate complex technology concepts into impactful and business-relevant narratives for executive, customer, partner, analyst, and board-level audiences.
This position plays a critical role in shaping the CIO's voice, point of view, and strategic messaging across topics including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Platforms, Technology Operations, and Innovation.
The Role
Strategic Research, Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
- Serve as the CIO's strategic research and thought leadership partner, providing insights into emerging technologies, industry trends, competitive positioning, and market developments.
- Conduct secondary research and analysis across key technology domains including:
- Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
- Agentic AI & Intelligent Automation
- Cloud Computing & Hyperscalers
- Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
- Enterprise Platforms & SaaS
- Digital Engineering
- Data & Analytics
- Technology Operating Models
- Industry-Specific Technology Trends
- Monitor analyst research, market developments, technology investments, competitive movements, and disruptive trends impacting the business.
- Synthesize complex information into actionable insights and executive recommendations.
- Develop executive-level points of view (POVs), opinion papers, strategic narratives, executive briefs, and recommendation memos for the CIO and Technology Leadership Team.
- Create benchmark analyses, technology trend reports, market intelligence summaries, and industry landscape assessments.
- Support development of annual technology strategies, technology vision statements, innovation roadmaps, and organizational narratives.
Executive Content Development & Storytelling
- Develop high-impact executive content for internal and external audiences on behalf of the CIO.
- Draft and curate:
- Thought Leadership Articles
- Whitepapers
- Executive Briefs
- Industry Perspectives
- Keynote Presentations
- CIO Messages and Communications
- Customer-Facing Content
- Executive Blogs
- Strategic Position Papers
- Technology Vision Documents
- Build compelling narratives that articulate the organization's technology vision, transformation journey, innovation agenda, and business value realization.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and business-focused communications for executive audiences.
- Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and executive positioning across all communications.
Executive Communications & Leadership Reporting
- Develop executive communications, leadership presentations, board materials, strategic narratives, and organizational updates on behalf of the CIO.
- Prepare executive briefing documents, talking points, speeches, reports, presentation materials, and dashboards.
- Support CIO communications for:
- Board Meetings
- Executive Committee Reviews
- Leadership Town Halls
- Customer Executive Briefings
- Analyst Interactions
- Industry Conferences
- Partner and Investor Engagements
- Develop executive summaries that clearly communicate progress, opportunities, risks, and business outcomes.
- Ensure consistent communication of technology priorities, achievements, and transformation initiatives across the organization.
Executive Positioning & External Engagement
- Support the CIO's external thought leadership strategy and executive brand development.
- Partner with Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, and Business Leaders to elevate the organization's technology leadership profile.
- Create content supporting analyst briefings, media engagements, customer meetings, industry events, and speaking opportunities.
- Develop messaging frameworks that strengthen the organization's position as a leader in AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation.
- Identify opportunities to increase executive visibility through conferences, publications, industry forums, and customer engagements.
AI-Enabled Research & Content Innovation
- Leverage Generative AI, AI copilots, research tools, and emerging productivity technologies to accelerate content creation and improve research effectiveness.
- Establish best practices for AI-assisted content generation while maintaining quality, consistency, and executive relevance.
- Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and content development techniques to enhance executive communications and thought leadership programs.
- Drive innovation in executive storytelling through data-driven insights, visualization, and modern communication methods.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Technology Leadership, Product Teams, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Corporate Communications leaders.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment of executive content.
- Facilitate the collection and synthesis of information from multiple stakeholders to support executive messaging and strategic communications.
- Serve as a key contributor to strategic initiatives requiring executive-level communications and narrative development.
What You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- MBA, Master's Degree, or equivalent advanced education preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in executive communications, thought leadership, technology research, management consulting, content strategy, chief of staff, analyst relations, or related roles.
- Experience supporting CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, technology executives, or senior business leaders.
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology domains including:
- Enterprise Applications
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation
- Cybersecurity
- Data & Analytics
- Digital Engineering
- Technology Operations
- Proven experience developing executive-level presentations, whitepapers, keynotes, strategic narratives, and thought leadership content.
- Experience working in complex, global, and matrixed organizations.
Leadership Competencies
- Exceptional executive writing, storytelling, and content development capabilities.
- Superior PowerPoint presentation development and visual storytelling skills.
- Strong research, analytical, synthesis, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling business narratives.
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.
- Strong understanding of technology industry trends, analyst research, and competitive landscapes.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for technology and innovation.
Success Measures
The Director, Executive Content Development, will be measured on:
- Quality and Impact of Executive Communications
- CIO and Executive Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Thought Leadership Content Development Effectiveness
- Whitepaper, POV, and Research Deliverable Quality
- Board and Leadership Presentation Readiness
- Executive Brand and Industry Presence Enhancement
- Market Intelligence and Insight Generation
- Technology Narrative Development
- Timeliness and Accuracy of Deliverables
- Adoption of AI-Enabled Content Development Practices
About us
We’re a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.
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.
Function
IT
Our Company
We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.
Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
Job description
Director, Executive Content Development - Office of the CIO
The Team
The Office of the CIO serves as the strategic and operational hub for the Technology organization, enabling the successful execution of the CIO agenda while advancing enterprise transformation, innovation, and business growth.
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director, Executive Content Development serves as a trusted advisor, executive storyteller, and thought leadership partner. This role is responsible for developing compelling executive content, technology narratives, market insights, research, and strategic communications that support the CIO's internal leadership responsibilities and external industry presence.
The successful candidate will combine strong business acumen, technology awareness, research capabilities, executive writing expertise, and storytelling skills to translate complex technology concepts into impactful and business-relevant narratives for executive, customer, partner, analyst, and board-level audiences.
This position plays a critical role in shaping the CIO's voice, point of view, and strategic messaging across topics including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Platforms, Technology Operations, and Innovation.
The Role
Strategic Research, Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
- Serve as the CIO's strategic research and thought leadership partner, providing insights into emerging technologies, industry trends, competitive positioning, and market developments.
- Conduct secondary research and analysis across key technology domains including:
- Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
- Agentic AI & Intelligent Automation
- Cloud Computing & Hyperscalers
- Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
- Enterprise Platforms & SaaS
- Digital Engineering
- Data & Analytics
- Technology Operating Models
- Industry-Specific Technology Trends
- Monitor analyst research, market developments, technology investments, competitive movements, and disruptive trends impacting the business.
- Synthesize complex information into actionable insights and executive recommendations.
- Develop executive-level points of view (POVs), opinion papers, strategic narratives, executive briefs, and recommendation memos for the CIO and Technology Leadership Team.
- Create benchmark analyses, technology trend reports, market intelligence summaries, and industry landscape assessments.
- Support development of annual technology strategies, technology vision statements, innovation roadmaps, and organizational narratives.
Executive Content Development & Storytelling
- Develop high-impact executive content for internal and external audiences on behalf of the CIO.
- Draft and curate:
- Thought Leadership Articles
- Whitepapers
- Executive Briefs
- Industry Perspectives
- Keynote Presentations
- CIO Messages and Communications
- Customer-Facing Content
- Executive Blogs
- Strategic Position Papers
- Technology Vision Documents
- Build compelling narratives that articulate the organization's technology vision, transformation journey, innovation agenda, and business value realization.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and business-focused communications for executive audiences.
- Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and executive positioning across all communications.
Executive Communications & Leadership Reporting
- Develop executive communications, leadership presentations, board materials, strategic narratives, and organizational updates on behalf of the CIO.
- Prepare executive briefing documents, talking points, speeches, reports, presentation materials, and dashboards.
- Support CIO communications for:
- Board Meetings
- Executive Committee Reviews
- Leadership Town Halls
- Customer Executive Briefings
- Analyst Interactions
- Industry Conferences
- Partner and Investor Engagements
- Develop executive summaries that clearly communicate progress, opportunities, risks, and business outcomes.
- Ensure consistent communication of technology priorities, achievements, and transformation initiatives across the organization.
Executive Positioning & External Engagement
- Support the CIO's external thought leadership strategy and executive brand development.
- Partner with Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, and Business Leaders to elevate the organization's technology leadership profile.
- Create content supporting analyst briefings, media engagements, customer meetings, industry events, and speaking opportunities.
- Develop messaging frameworks that strengthen the organization's position as a leader in AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation.
- Identify opportunities to increase executive visibility through conferences, publications, industry forums, and customer engagements.
AI-Enabled Research & Content Innovation
- Leverage Generative AI, AI copilots, research tools, and emerging productivity technologies to accelerate content creation and improve research effectiveness.
- Establish best practices for AI-assisted content generation while maintaining quality, consistency, and executive relevance.
- Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and content development techniques to enhance executive communications and thought leadership programs.
- Drive innovation in executive storytelling through data-driven insights, visualization, and modern communication methods.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Technology Leadership, Product Teams, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Corporate Communications leaders.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment of executive content.
- Facilitate the collection and synthesis of information from multiple stakeholders to support executive messaging and strategic communications.
- Serve as a key contributor to strategic initiatives requiring executive-level communications and narrative development.
What You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- MBA, Master's Degree, or equivalent advanced education preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in executive communications, thought leadership, technology research, management consulting, content strategy, chief of staff, analyst relations, or related roles.
- Experience supporting CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, technology executives, or senior business leaders.
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology domains including:
- Enterprise Applications
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation
- Cybersecurity
- Data & Analytics
- Digital Engineering
- Technology Operations
- Proven experience developing executive-level presentations, whitepapers, keynotes, strategic narratives, and thought leadership content.
- Experience working in complex, global, and matrixed organizations.
Leadership Competencies
- Exceptional executive writing, storytelling, and content development capabilities.
- Superior PowerPoint presentation development and visual storytelling skills.
- Strong research, analytical, synthesis, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling business narratives.
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.
- Strong understanding of technology industry trends, analyst research, and competitive landscapes.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for technology and innovation.
Success Measures
The Director, Executive Content Development, will be measured on:
- Quality and Impact of Executive Communications
- CIO and Executive Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Thought Leadership Content Development Effectiveness
- Whitepaper, POV, and Research Deliverable Quality
- Board and Leadership Presentation Readiness
- Executive Brand and Industry Presence Enhancement
- Market Intelligence and Insight Generation
- Technology Narrative Development
- Timeliness and Accuracy of Deliverables
- Adoption of AI-Enabled Content Development Practices
About us
We’re a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.
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.
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Target mission-driven institutions first
Universities, hospital systems, and large nonprofits sponsor the most Executive Director of Development roles. These organizations have dedicated HR teams experienced with H-1B petitions and are more likely to absorb attorney fees and filing costs on your behalf.
Lead with your fundraising track record
Employers sponsor this role because the returns justify the cost. Quantify your major gifts portfolio, capital campaign results, and donor retention rates upfront. A proven revenue impact makes the sponsorship conversation significantly easier to start.
Understand the specialty occupation argument
USCIS requires H-1B roles to qualify as specialty occupations. For this title, your employer must document that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a standard industry requirement, not just preferred. A strong job description is critical to approval.
Consider the O-1A if your profile is exceptional
Senior development executives with national recognition, board appointments, major publication credits, or awards may qualify for an O-1A visa. This avoids the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed year-round without an annual cap.
Negotiate sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise visa sponsorship during the offer stage, not after. Most institutions are willing to sponsor once they've committed to a candidate. Asking early avoids misaligned expectations and gives HR time to engage immigration counsel before your start date.
Verify your degree equivalency if you studied abroad
USCIS accepts foreign degrees when a credential evaluation confirms U.S. equivalency. If you hold a three-year bachelor's from outside the U.S., a professional evaluation from a NACES-member organization can establish the equivalency needed for your H-1B petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Executive Director of Development roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the employer must establish that the role meets the specialty occupation standard. USCIS looks for evidence that a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as nonprofit management, public administration, or business, is routinely required for the position. Roles framed around general leadership without a defined degree requirement face higher RFE risk.
What visa types are most common for Executive Director of Development positions?
H-1B visa is the most common path. Candidates with national recognition in philanthropy, published research, or significant awards may qualify for the O-1A, which has no lottery and no annual cap. Senior professionals transferring within a multinational organization may also explore the L-1A for intracompany managers and executives.
How competitive is H-1B approval for this role?
Approval rates for management and business operations roles have historically exceeded 80% when petitions are properly documented. The greater risk for this title is RFEs challenging specialty occupation status, particularly if the job description is vague about degree requirements. Employers with experienced immigration counsel file significantly stronger petitions.
What degree do I need for an Executive Director of Development visa petition?
Most successful petitions cite a master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. A bachelor's degree may suffice if supported by substantial relevant experience, but USCIS increasingly scrutinizes senior development roles that accept any degree field. Your degree should map directly to the core functions described in the job posting.
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