Incubation Manager (F/m/d)
Pubblicato il 28-08-2026 - HITACHI ENERGY HOLDINGS in Milano
**Description** **The opportunity** At Hitachi Energy, we are accelerating the future of sustainable energy through bold innovation and deep customer collaboration. As part of a strategic Marketing & Sales initiative, we are seeking a Senior Incubation Manager to lead the exploration, innovation, and incubation of new solutions that complement our existing portfolio and unlock new market opportunities. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned leader who understands the complexity of our technologies and the dynamics of our global markets. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution—co-creating with customers and partners to shape the next generation of energy solutions. This role can be based at any Hitachi Energy location within Europe. **How you’ll make an impact** As Incubation Manager, you will: - Drive innovation by identifying, testing, and scaling new business models, services, and solutions in collaboration with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional teams through the incubation lifecycle—from ideation and validation to go-to-market and integration
- Shape strategy and culture by fostering a mindset of experimentation, agility, and customer obsession across the organization
- Influence executive leadership by presenting data-driven insights and business cases that align with our innovation and growth strategy
- Build bridges between business units, R&D;, and the market to ensure alignment with existing roadmaps while exploring new frontiers **Your background** We’re looking for a well-rounded, senior professional with: - Extensive experience in innovation management, incubation, or strategic portfolio development, ideally in the energy, industrial, or B2B tech sectors
- A strong grasp of Hitachi Energy’s technologies, markets, and customer landscape
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- A track record of delivering innovation in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially at senior and executive levels
- A degree in business, engineering, innovation, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent is a plus