Global Enterprise Architect for Manufacturing and Engineering

Enterprise Architecture Team , within Platform & Aplplication Division is group of the area experts professionals, whose evalute projects according to technical, governance & compliance requirements.

To extend expertise in the team we are looking for:

Global Enterprise Architect for Manufacturing and Engineering.

This role give opportunity to collaborate with different business across Hitachi organizaton, be a part of  complex transition from the current distributed IT architecture landscape to a central managed IT architecture landscape

and  lead the development of IT policies and standards that drive business success

Your involvement:

• Develops directly or indirectly the enterprise architect IT policies, standards and guidelines that steer the selection, development, implementation and use of IT application solutions and IT technologies within Hitachi Energy business.
• Supervises and facilitates the evaluation and selection of appropriate IT applications, IT technologies and IT solutions.
• Supervises or consults on IT solution architecture implementation and modification activities, particularly for new and/or core/common IT application solutions.
• Challenges the IT architecture and IT service landscape regarding content and process and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Develop and maintain roadmap of initiatives within the domain of responsibility

Your background:

Education& experience:

• Degree in information management, computer systems, business engineering or similar
• 10+ years of IT experience within the relevant IT domain
• Superior analytical skills and a deep understanding of the overall context of business processes and IT technologies
• Excellent experience in objectively evaluating IT solutions and making recommendations
• Superior experience to translate business requirements into IT capabilities and solutions
• Superior experience in leading IT people who do not report directly
• Superior experience of identifying and resolving issues between team members or other teams
• Excellent experience in project planning and execution as well as economic aspects of system management and life cycle
• Above 5 experiences in working in a non-native country and culture
• Fluent spoken and written English

Domain-specific skills and knowledge: 

Technical skills:

• Systems Thinking: Understanding the complex relationships between various components of IT infrastructure and business processes.
• Architectural Frameworks: Understanding of frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF to design and implement effective enterprise architectures.
• Digital Technologies: Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), AI, ML, data analytics, and automation.
• Cybersecurity: Ensuring the security of manufacturing systems and data.
• Cloud Computing: Leveraging cloud technologies for scalable and flexible IT solutions.

Business skills:

• Strategic Thinking: Aligning IT strategy with business goals to drive digital transformation.
• Business Acumen: Understanding manufacturing processes, production workflows, and financial management.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with IT and business processes.

Soft Skills:

• Communication: Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Working closely with various teams, including IT, operations, and management.
• Leadership: Guiding teams through complex projects initiations and transformations.
• Continuous Learning
• Innovation: Staying updated with emerging technologies and trends to foster innovation.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable to changing business and technological landscapes.

We offer:

• contract of employment - according to local polices
• Benefits according to local standards -   in Poland - to take care about you health condition - medcal care, to take care about you life safety - life insurance , to take care about you condition- sport card
• Working for " green energy" solution market leader
• Inolvement in challenging projects
• Be part of international & multicultural Hitachi Family

About recruitment process:

• First interview - with Talent Partner
• Second interview- with 2 area domain leads
• Third interview with hiring manager
• Inside competence test/
• Reference check
• Background check
• Offer