R&D Quality Manager (Asset and Work Management Domain)

Hitachi Energy is a company focused on advancing sustainable energy by ensuring high-quality software that supports safe, reliable, and efficient energy grids. The role involves working with products used by utilities and energy leaders to plan, operate, and optimize energy networks globally.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of software Quality Assurance experience.
• 5+ years in process definition for developing and delivering software.
• Proven track record setting and monitoring quality KPIs for complex software.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience conducting root cause analyses and preventive actions.
• Deep experience with QA across all SDLC stages; proactive issue identification and resolution.
• Effective communicator and people leader for cross-functional, globally distributed teams.
• Familiarity with audits to standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 12207; process rollout experience.
• Knowledge of waterfall, agile, and hybrid lifecycles; cloud and on-prem deployment practices; contemporary QA tools and processes.

Nice to have:

• Quality certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

• Set the QA strategy and annual quality improvement plans across the SDLC.
• Define and track quality KPIs; report concise progress updates to leadership.
• Lead audits and reviews for compliance and effectiveness; drive follow-up actions.
• Resolve escalated customer issues and lead root cause analyses to closure.
• Approve test strategies and plans; ensure comprehensive, risk-based coverage.
• Validate data behind KPIs; correct inconsistencies and strengthen governance.
• Evaluate and improve SDLC tools and configurations; introduce fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Explore AI and industry trends to enhance quality assessment and efficiency.
• Foster a learning culture through structured lessons-learned and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

*Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations.