Innovation Technology Scouting Lead

Job description

The opportunity Hitachi Energy Transformers is seeking a visionary and analytically strong Innovation Technology Scouting Lead to shape how we identify, evaluate, and connect emerging technologies to our business needs across the transformer value chain. In this strategically impactful role, you will act as our global innovation radar, scanning ecosystems, tracking technology shifts, and translating earlystage signals into clear, actionable insights that inform R&D, portfolio, and executivelevel decisionmaking. Working within the Global Innovation Organization, you will collaborate closely with R&D, Product Management, Strategy, and Business Development, as well as external partners such as startups, scaleups, and research institutes. Your insights will directly influence early technology bets, pilot selection, partnerships, and longterm R&D investment decisions. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical capability with curiosity and structure, enjoys working at the intersection of technology and strategy, and is motivated by shaping futurefocused decisions in a global, fastmoving environment. How you will make an impact Build and maintain global technology land...