Director, Business Operations

Function

Our Company

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.

Job description

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Director - level Operations person to support the SVP/GM of our Hybrid Cloud business. This role is designed for a strong operator-strategist who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys translating strategy into execution.

You’ll sit at the intersection of Hybrid & Multi-Cloud platforms, AI-driven data services, and Unstructured Data (Block, File, Object) - helping drive alignment, operating rigor, and momentum across product, engineering, GTM, and finance.

This is a high-visibility role with a clear path to broader leadership responsibilities. Not a note-taker or a traffic cop. More like the person who quietly makes sure the train arrives early.

Key Responsibilities

Business Operations & Execution

• Support the SVP/GM in running the operating cadence: MBRs, QBRs, AOP execution, roadmap reviews
• Drive follow-through on key decisions, priorities, and action items across teams
• Track execution against business goals, KPIs, and strategic initiatives
• Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps early—and help resolve them before they become escalations

Cross-Functional Initiative Management

• Program-manage strategic initiatives spanning Hybrid Cloud platforms, AI capabilities, and Unstructured Data services
• Coordinate across Product, Engineering, Cloud Ops, Sales, Marketing, and Services to ensure alignment and progress
• Help connect product roadmap → GTM readiness → customer outcomes
• Bring structure to ambiguity (and calm to chaos)

AI, Cloud & Data Platform Support

• Assist in aligning AI strategy with data platform capabilities (unstructured data pipelines, metadata, governance)
• Support execution of cloud-native services, subscription/consumption models, and platform integrations
• Stay current on market trends in AI infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and data services to inform planning and messaging

Executive Communications & Leadership Enablement

• Prepare executive-ready materials: strategy decks, business reviews, decision memos, and internal updates
• Synthesize inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, concise narratives
• Represent the SVP/GM in select meetings as a delegate and follow-up owner
• Ensure leadership messages land clearly across global teams

Operational Rigor & Continuous Improvement

• Help streamline processes, clarify ownership, and improve decision velocity
• Support org planning, headcount discussions, and operating model evolution
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and results

What You Bring

• 8–12 years of experience in business operations, strategy, product operations, consulting, or program leadership
• Exposure to Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Platforms, AI/ML, or Data Infrastructure environments
• Experience working closely with senior leaders in complex, matrixed organizations
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing priorities

 Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication—clear, structured, and audience-aware
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
• High EQ, sound judgment, and the ability to influence without formal authority
• Organized, detail-oriented, and relentlessly reliable (the “gets it done” reputation)

Why This Role

This role offers a front-row seat to how a modern Hybrid Cloud + AI + Unstructured Data business is built and scaled. You’ll work directly with senior leadership, gain deep exposure to strategy and execution, and develop a strong platform for future GM, product, or operations leadership roles.

In short: high trust, high impact, high learning curve

As required by the equal pay and transparency acts, the expected base salary for this position is: $190K to $250K. Expected on-target earnings: $243K to $315K

The expected pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara’s bonus/variable/commission pay programs, where applicable, and are subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

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About us

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.

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.