<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>








                        
<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.jobvolume.com/htm/jobvolume-rss20.xsl" version="1.0"?>  

<rss version="2.0">
	<channel>
		<title> Jobs at Hitachi    </title>
		<link>http://www.jobvolume.com/rss/jobs-q-company%3A%22Hitachi%22.xml</link>
		<description> Jobs at Hitachi    </description>
		<language>en-us</language>
		<copyright>Copyright (c) 2006 Jobvolume All rights reserved.</copyright>
		<lastBuildDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2008 05:43:17 GMT</lastBuildDate>

        
                  <item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Master Solutions Consultant at Hitachi, (USA-CA-Santa Clara)]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.jobvolume.com/jobid.jsp?jkey=3353670255</link>
                        <guid isPermaLink="false">3353670255</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Master Solutions Consultant
GERMANY 
hds-00005115
Fri Jul 04 06:50:44 EDT 2008
Provides field product management, marketing and in-depth pre-sales technical support for sales teams (Direct and Indirect) across all accounts/territories to drive HDS revenues while maximizing customer satisfaction. Also the pre-sales centre of competen
Strong Customer Relationhip Management, Escalation Management and Service Delivery experience
]]></description>
                  </item>
                
                  <item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Specialist Channel Account Representative at Hitachi, (USA-CA-Santa Clara)]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.jobvolume.com/jobid.jsp?jkey=1608074660</link>
                        <guid isPermaLink="false">1608074660</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:45:51 GMT</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Specialist Channel Account Representative
Beijing CH002 
hds-00005660
Thu Oct 30 01:58:18 EDT 2008
Manages and builds channel partner relationships, identifies HDS opportunities, and achieves revenue and margin objectives. Orchestrates all HDS activity in the channel account, and is ultimately responsible for customer satisfaction. Responsible for ac
na 
]]></description>
                  </item>
                
                  <item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Project Manager (Specialist) at Hitachi, (USA-NY-New York)]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.jobvolume.com/jobid.jsp?jkey=3697572109</link>
                        <guid isPermaLink="false">3697572109</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 1 Dec 2008 02:01:35 GMT</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Project Manager (Specialist)
New York NY 
hds-00005638
Mon Oct 27 22:42:32 EDT 2008
Job purpose
Responsible for detailed project definition and management using the approved project management tools and methodology.
To undertake full project management responsibilities for one or more solutions and services projects, including complex projects with multiple sub-projects, providing an effective management interface to both the customer Project Manager and staff and partners or suppliers. Ensure the project is seen as a success for all parties of the project(s) and that agreed Hitachi profit objectives are met or exceeded whilst maintaining an exemplary level of customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
&apos; Establish and agree the management process for each assigned project, in line with Hitachi standards and practices
&apos; During the proposal phase, review all expressed customer requirements (including written documents, verbal communications and reasonable expectations). Integrate these into a single project plan, resolving any anomalies at either proposal or project initiation stages 
&apos; Ensure that the project definition and project plan are complete in that all deliverables, completion criteria, key dates, milestones, effort and cost plans, and so on, are well-defined and assured, in line with standard Hitachi practice
&apos; Ensure that a full risk assessment is undertaken, a risk register is created and the risks are actively managed throughout. Develop and manage contingency plans as required
&apos; Drive the project execution process to achieve the defined scope and deliverables to the dates and milestones set and agreed in the plan and contract. Control out-of-scope requests and initiate corrective action either to bring back into scope or to negotiate contract extension
&apos; Operate tight controls to monitor and report on progress, specifically recording all costs and effort expended on the project, and relate these to the project plan ensuring that the set and agreed profit objectives for the project are achieved
&apos; Report progress to both the customer and Hitachi line management, ensuring a sound, comprehensive status is reported and all issues, risks and exposure are highlighted in a timely and effective manner
&apos; Provide team leadership to all project participants, and ensure that a sense of common purpose is developed, and effective relationships exist between all parties, such that excellent project morale is developed and maintained
&apos; Specifically set and agree task objectives for the Hitachi staff, monitor their performance against these, coach them and develop their skills, and conduct appraisals at project completion milestones
&apos; Overall, ensure that all completion milestones are achieved, obtaining customer sign-off and acceptance certification 
&apos; Manage or participate in any post project reviews, and feedback lessons learned as part of Hitachi process improvement
&apos; Ensure that Hitachi Finance has the appropriate information to invoice the customer timely and accurately and that associated bills are paid appropriately
&apos; Ensure that the Hitachi Data Systems brand value is enhanced through maintaining high customer satisfaction throughout the project and, where customer policy allows, that the customer can be referenced for the service delivered
&apos; Communicate with Resourcing Manager to ensure all projects are recorded and managed using the Hitachi PSA software &apos; Changepoint &apos; including project definition, deliverables, time, expense and third party costs. Ensure budgeted and planned hours are maintained accurately and project time, expense and invoice approvals are dealt with in a timely manner. Folders need to be retained according to published standards to satisfy audits
&apos; Ensure Hitachi quality standards are met by maintaining a high standard of professionalism at all times and ensuring high customer satisfaction
&apos; Identify opportunities for improving project office processes, whether internal or external to Hitachi, and initiate actions using the appropriate improvement process
&apos; Understand and adhere to the processes and responsibilities defined by the territory quality management system
&apos; Advise, mentor and train other project management staff
&apos; Comply with all published Hitachi policies and guidelines
&apos; Actively participate in professional project management organizations as a representative of Hitachi
&apos; Skills development
Continually develop personal skills and experience
Maintain up to date knowledge of all core Hitachi Data Systems products and services
Take advantage of all types of available education material to broaden skills and develop agreed areas of specialisation
&apos; At least eight years experience within complex IT projects in an IT supplier, end-user or IT consultancy services company
&apos; Proven ability to lead and co-ordinate multi-skilled teams, including customer, 3rd party, and Hitachi Data Systems people
&apos; Experience in structured Project Management methodology such as Prince II or PMI BoK. Accent on ability to plan, manage risk and assess complex situations
&apos; Practical &apos;hands on&apos; experience of IT projects, knowledge of the techniques, sensitivities and issues that arise. Knowledge of IT development process and IT technologies
&apos; Ability to develop well structured presentations with informative and well presented information appropriate for the desired audience
&apos; Experience using Microsoft Project or similar planning tool
Competencies
&apos; Highly personable &apos; an exemplary Hitachi representative who can handle complex or difficult situations without senior management help.
&apos; Able to negotiate and resolve difficult or intractable issues to a &apos;win/win&apos; outcome 
&apos; Highly articulate and a good communicator and relationship former
&apos; Track record of previous success in complex or difficult environments
&apos; The ability to detect possible causes of conflict or customer dissatisfaction early in the cycle and the ability to take decisive action to resolve them
&apos; Ability to work in unstructured environments
&apos; Ability to write well structured reports with clear, logical and succinct English together with good use of all project management tools 
&apos; Ability to resolve conflict, arbitrate 
]]></description>
                  </item>
                
                  <item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Project Manager (Specialist) at Hitachi, (USA-CA-Santa Clara)]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.jobvolume.com/jobid.jsp?jkey=4125121857</link>
                        <guid isPermaLink="false">4125121857</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 1 Dec 2008 02:01:25 GMT</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Project Manager (Specialist)
Santa Clara CA 
hds-00005636
Mon Oct 27 22:41:24 EDT 2008
Job purpose
Responsible for detailed project definition and management using the approved project management tools and methodology.
To undertake full project management responsibilities for one or more solutions and services projects, including complex projects with multiple sub-projects, providing an effective management interface to both the customer Project Manager and staff and partners or suppliers. Ensure the project is seen as a success for all parties of the project(s) and that agreed Hitachi profit objectives are met or exceeded whilst maintaining an exemplary level of customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
&apos; Establish and agree the management process for each assigned project, in line with Hitachi standards and practices
&apos; During the proposal phase, review all expressed customer requirements (including written documents, verbal communications and reasonable expectations). Integrate these into a single project plan, resolving any anomalies at either proposal or project initiation stages 
&apos; Ensure that the project definition and project plan are complete in that all deliverables, completion criteria, key dates, milestones, effort and cost plans, and so on, are well-defined and assured, in line with standard Hitachi practice
&apos; Ensure that a full risk assessment is undertaken, a risk register is created and the risks are actively managed throughout. Develop and manage contingency plans as required
&apos; Drive the project execution process to achieve the defined scope and deliverables to the dates and milestones set and agreed in the plan and contract. Control out-of-scope requests and initiate corrective action either to bring back into scope or to negotiate contract extension
&apos; Operate tight controls to monitor and report on progress, specifically recording all costs and effort expended on the project, and relate these to the project plan ensuring that the set and agreed profit objectives for the project are achieved
&apos; Report progress to both the customer and Hitachi line management, ensuring a sound, comprehensive status is reported and all issues, risks and exposure are highlighted in a timely and effective manner
&apos; Provide team leadership to all project participants, and ensure that a sense of common purpose is developed, and effective relationships exist between all parties, such that excellent project morale is developed and maintained
&apos; Specifically set and agree task objectives for the Hitachi staff, monitor their performance against these, coach them and develop their skills, and conduct appraisals at project completion milestones
&apos; Overall, ensure that all completion milestones are achieved, obtaining customer sign-off and acceptance certification 
&apos; Manage or participate in any post project reviews, and feedback lessons learned as part of Hitachi process improvement
&apos; Ensure that Hitachi Finance has the appropriate information to invoice the customer timely and accurately and that associated bills are paid appropriately
&apos; Ensure that the Hitachi Data Systems brand value is enhanced through maintaining high customer satisfaction throughout the project and, where customer policy allows, that the customer can be referenced for the service delivered
&apos; Communicate with Resourcing Manager to ensure all projects are recorded and managed using the Hitachi PSA software &apos; Changepoint &apos; including project definition, deliverables, time, expense and third party costs. Ensure budgeted and planned hours are maintained accurately and project time, expense and invoice approvals are dealt with in a timely manner. Folders need to be retained according to published standards to satisfy audits
&apos; Ensure Hitachi quality standards are met by maintaining a high standard of professionalism at all times and ensuring high customer satisfaction
&apos; Identify opportunities for improving project office processes, whether internal or external to Hitachi, and initiate actions using the appropriate improvement process
&apos; Understand and adhere to the processes and responsibilities defined by the territory quality management system
&apos; Advise, mentor and train other project management staff
&apos; Comply with all published Hitachi policies and guidelines
&apos; Actively participate in professional project management organizations as a representative of Hitachi
&apos; Skills development
Continually develop personal skills and experience
Maintain up to date knowledge of all core Hitachi Data Systems products and services
Take advantage of all types of available education material to broaden skills and develop agreed areas of specialisation
&apos; At least eight years experience within complex IT projects in an IT supplier, end-user or IT consultancy services company
&apos; Proven ability to lead and co-ordinate multi-skilled teams, including customer, 3rd party, and Hitachi Data Systems people
&apos; Experience in structured Project Management methodology such as Prince II or PMI BoK. Accent on ability to plan, manage risk and assess complex situations
&apos; Practical &apos;hands on&apos; experience of IT projects, knowledge of the techniques, sensitivities and issues that arise. Knowledge of IT development process and IT technologies
&apos; Ability to develop well structured presentations with informative and well presented information appropriate for the desired audience
&apos; Experience using Microsoft Project or similar planning tool
Competencies
&apos; Highly personable &apos; an exemplary Hitachi representative who can handle complex or difficult situations without senior management help.
&apos; Able to negotiate and resolve difficult or intractable issues to a &apos;win/win&apos; outcome 
&apos; Highly articulate and a good communicator and relationship former
&apos; Track record of previous success in complex or difficult environments
&apos; The ability to detect possible causes of conflict or customer dissatisfaction early in the cycle and the ability to take decisive action to resolve them
&apos; Ability to work in unstructured environments
&apos; Ability to write well structured reports with clear, logical and succinct English together with good use of all project management tools 
&apos; Ability to resolve conflict, arbitrate 
]]></description>
                  </item>
                
                  <item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Technical Consultant (Specialist) at Hitachi, (USA-NY-New York)]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.jobvolume.com/jobid.jsp?jkey=2877031155</link>
                        <guid isPermaLink="false">2877031155</guid>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:16:36 GMT</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Technical Consultant (Specialist)
New York NY 
hds-00005236
Mon Jul 28 14:30:35 EDT 2008
Responsible for delivery of storage services according to a statement of work. This responsibility typically spans all layers of IT infrastructure including hardware, software, networking, and applications. HDS Technical Consultants perform all manner of storage services including data migrations, SAN implementations, and implementation of advanced storage functionalities. Specifically, candidates for this position should have experience designing, deploying, educating, and integrating with local and distance storage replication software from HDS or other storage vendors.
Job Description - External:
The Technical Consultant will be responsible for leading customers through the deployment of HDS storage replication technologies including implementation, deployment, customization, and training.
Breakdown of role by time spent on each activity:
Delivery of services (80%)
Sharing knowledge and experience with other consultants (15%)
Developing new services (5%)
Travel associated with this role ranges 60 - 100%.
Required Skills and Experience:
Excellent customer and employee relationships - must be able to interact successfully with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels in the organization
Proven ability to provide oversight and leadership to project teams in service delivery
Demonstrated ability to guide a complex project from inception through delivery and completion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to write project status reports, management escalation documentation, and service planning and definition information
Strong technical background in the areas of data storage and replication
Enterprise storage management
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent education or experience
3-5 years experience in a technical services organization
5+ years technical industry experience in customer-facing roles
3 years experience working and supporting enterprise, F1000 customers in the storage and storage management
Solid operating systems skills with storage configuration (volume management)
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
Scripting Skills (Shell, VBScript, Perl, etc)
Knowledge of Disk Replication Products (HDS-TrueCopy, EMC-SRDF, HP-Continuous Access, IBM-PPRC)
Strong customer communication skills, both written and oral
Strong group presentation skills and experience providing training to customers.
Self motivated - proven track record of working well independently at customer sites 
Following additional skills a plus:
- Oracle or SQL Database Administration.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Visio 
]]></description>
                  </item>
                
                  <item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Federal National Account Manager - Raytheon at Hitachi, (USA-DC)]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.jobvolume.com/jobid.jsp?jkey=35949877</link>
                        <guid isPermaLink="false">35949877</guid>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:16:23 GMT</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Federal National Account Manager - Raytheon
DC WA 
hds-00005517
Fri Sep 19 14:18:17 EDT 2008
Responsible for significant key partner relationship management and development. Responsible for selling HDS products and/or services to, and maintaining relationships with, existing global/international accounts.Overview:The NAM is an end user sales executive responsible for leading a Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) sales campaign utilizing all resources at his/her disposal. This will include selling direct or through any one of our SI partners. The NAM is responsible for selling all products, services and solutions offered by HDS through direct and indirect channels. The NAM&apos;s main external contact is with end users and partners. and will spend 80% of available time in the pursuit of opportunities by having daily contact with assigned accounts.The NAM will complete Focus Account Documents for every focus or investment account in the territory and will coordinate the overall execution of the plan. They will carry a quota and/or MBOs for his/her assigned accounts based upon activity levels and penetration at each account. They will also establish solid relationships at all levels within their assigned accounts and direct account related activities to ultimately achieve better account control than our competition.The NAM will manage a team of colleagues that will change depending on the sales campaign and must be able to lead the team and provide constant direction.The NAM must have strong communication and decision making skills in order to coordinate activities with multiple partners and internal organizations.They will be responsible for the integrity of the proposals submitted including the overall structure of the deal and the pricing of the opportunity (as per any price approval guidelines).They will provide regular forecasts to the district manager of current and pipeline opportunities.
5+ years as a sales executive in an IT environment.Technical Product knowledge.Business knowledge.Effective presentation skills.Communication skills, verbal and writtenDecision making skillsAbility to influence.Prioritization.Effective time management.Financial skills in deal structuring including TCO analyses and leasing.Effective relationship building.Must be able to function independently with minimal supervision.Forecasting ability.Must be able to lead a virtual team of technicians, service colleagues, finance support personnel and partners to effectively manage an overall sales campaign.Demonstration of success in large account management and quota achievement. 
]]></description>
                  </item>
                
                  <item>
                        <title><![CDATA[HR Systems Advisor at Hitachi, (USA-CA-Santa Clara)]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.jobvolume.com/jobid.jsp?jkey=3440006586</link>
                        <guid isPermaLink="false">3440006586</guid>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:16:13 GMT</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[HR Systems Advisor
EHQ 
hds-00005057
Mon Jun 23 07:35:35 EDT 2008
Primary Qualifications:
&apos; At least 3-5 years of HR experience with a high level of systems knowledge. 
&apos; Bachelor&apos;s degree or equivalent work experience
&apos; Intermediate/Advanced MS Skills to include MS Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Oracle 11i with excellent typing and proofreading skills. Business Object experience preferred, but not required
&apos; Must be self-motivated, accuracy   detail oriented and demonstrate initiative.
&apos; Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
&apos; Strong organizational and analytical skills.
&apos; Highly personable, able to interact with employees at all levels across the business.
&apos; Ability to work pro-actively, independently and multi-task on multiple projects within multiple deadlines.
Other:
&apos; This position is an individual contributor with no budgetary responsibility with opportunity to manage a team in the future.
&apos; Considerable judgment and initiative required.
&apos; Works on assignments from semi-routine to complex in nature.
&apos; Normally receives no instruction on day to day work, general instruction on new assignments.
Job Overview/Functions :
&apos; Provide systems expertise / subject matter expert including troubleshooting for HR systems including Oracle HR, Kenexa, Internal Performance Management tool (PPR), and Employee Directory.
&apos; Train HR Team and business users across EMEA, as applicable on above systems.
&apos; Create and maintain HRIS user guides, manuals and appropriate documentation.
&apos; Provide project support to HRIS Director and manage specific projects at an EMEA   Global Level.
&apos; Mapping   adapting current processes for conversion to electronic systems, including user application testing on trial platforms and risk identifying.
&apos; Responsible for creation of monthly headcount reporting for EMEA.
&apos; Responsible for the maintenance and co-ordination of Oracle Advanced Benefits, (OAB) for the U.K.
&apos; Maintain and develop existing HR systems ensuring all information held is secure and accurate.
&apos; Monthly   quarterly security checking on user access roles   profiles.
&apos; Continually develop processes working with SOX and Audit teams to achieve efficiency, best practice   compliance.
&apos; Validate   streamline data-entry issues/processes and coordinate solutions with EMEA wide resources and ensure alignment with global processes.
&apos; Maintain and establish an excellent working relationship with IT support team to help support troubleshooting of HR systems and interfaces to other systems/vendors.
&apos; Pro-actively develop management information for business use and ensuring the most effective use of available data is made.
&apos; Answer and/or coordinate answers to employees and managers inquiries related to HRIS.
&apos; Create and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports using Business Objects.
&apos; Coordinate update of HR Intranet pages with internal web services group.
&apos; Other HR Projects / Responsibilities as required.
&apos; Work is generally of a critical and/or confidential nature and some travel may be required.
Please copy and paste the experience required here.
]]></description>
                  </item>
                
                  <item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Treasury Director at Hitachi, (USA-CA-Santa Clara)]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.jobvolume.com/jobid.jsp?jkey=1481397982</link>
                        <guid isPermaLink="false">1481397982</guid>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:16:01 GMT</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Treasury Director
Santa Clara CA 
hds-00005167
Wed Jul 16 01:29:53 EDT 2008
Manages country finance function including guidance and advice to the country finance and accounting managers. Works with senior management team (finance, sales, etc) on all aspects of the business, assisting in the development of policies, processes and procedures. Prepares monthly, quarterly and half yearly reporting and forecasting. Handles external and internal auditors and tax reporting. Supervises staff. Controls credit, reviews payroll, gives invoices to customers. Also responsible for bonus and commission calculation. Provides education, development and guidance to the field finance staff to ensure all guidelines, policies and controls are properly administered. Supports the efficiencies and productivity of the sales force through process improvement and continuous training.
General Treasury
&apos; Monitor and analyze financial markets and provide feedback
&apos; Develop and maintain good relationships with banks and other providers of financial services
Develop systems for analyzing and maximizing returns on cash reserve investments
Develop comprehensive cash flow projection systems
Identify opportunities for significant improvement in process and results in Treasury function
Promote global Treasury Function and develop critical relationships with domestic and international management to improve results and internal control
&apos; Coordinate, negotiate, prepare, and maintain all bank and financial institution documentation and confirmations
&apos; Issue reports of Treasury activity to accounting department,
&apos; Monitor how treasury activity is reflected in Corporate Financial Statements
&apos; Provide reports for the fiscal half-end and year-end audits and to Japan
&apos; Compliance with SOX for all treasury processes
&apos; Assist and coordinate with all treasury related SOX requirements and periodic testing
&apos; Primary responsibility for developing all Treasury policies and processes
Domestic Banking   Cash Management
&apos; Monitor and assist with the daily cash management activity
&apos; Develop borrowing and investing strategies and plans
&apos; Monitor and analyze Treasury portfolios on World-Wide Basis
&apos; Reconcile interest expense, interest income, cash, and borrowings to the G/L balance sheet and income statements and analyze changes
&apos; Initiate or approve wire transfers and make sure all paperwork and approvals are done.
&apos; Support the free cash flow forecasting data gathering and analysis and prepare monthly report
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
&apos; Assist with development and evaluation of hedging policies and strategies, review strategies with senior treasury management and execute or confirm FX transactions
&apos; Work with U.S. subsidiaries and HDS departments to collect, maintain, and analyze HDS&apos;s foreign currency exposure positions and cash reserve requirements
&apos; Determine and distribute monthly FX rates, working with subsidiaries to conform to their timing requirements; gather and process prospective rate data from various sources
International Treasury Management
&apos; Assist in developing and maintaining WW reporting system for subsidiary cash, investment and borrowing positions
&apos; Develop and Monitor systems to analyze cash positions and cash forecasts by International and Domestic Subsidiaries
&apos; Assist with the coordination of all payments among HDSC and subsidiaries and other projects
HDS Benefits
&apos; Manage treasury related functions with 401k, pension and STD programs to ensure that accounts are properly funded by tracking account balances and coordinating with HR and Payroll
&apos; Track performance issues related to funds as benchmarked by our investment consultants and financial institutions.
&apos; Coordinate monthly retirement committee meetings
&apos; Coordinate with actuaries and monitor periodic pension costs and obligations
Personal
&apos; Self-motivated, self-sufficient, innovator.
&apos; Analyze current processes and propose improvements to increase efficiencies and comply with HDS policies
&apos; Willing to &apos;get the job done&apos;ethically and efficiently
&apos; Deliver projects and reports on time
&apos; Be a team player 
Experience - External: 
Requirements
&apos; Outstanding Organizational Skills
&apos; Strong interpersonal and communication skills
&apos; Good knowledge of Oracle applications a plus
&apos; Good knowledge of MS Office and MS Access a plus
Qualifications
&apos; BS/MBA Degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
&apos; 8+ years of progressive Treasury experience 
]]></description>
                  </item>
                
 	</channel>
</rss>


