Global Enterprise Architect for Manufacturing and Engineering

Description

Enterprise Architecture Team, within Platform & Application Division, is a group of area expert professionals who evaluate 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 gives the opportunity to collaborate with different businesses across Hitachi organization, and be a part of the complex transition from the current distributed IT architecture landscape to a centrally managed IT architecture landscape, and lead the development of IT policies and standards that drive business success.

Your involvement:

• Develops enterprise architecture 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.

• Develops and maintains a 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 in translating business requirements into IT capabilities and solutions.

• Superior experience in leading IT people who do not report directly.

• Superior experience in 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.

• Experience 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 project 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 policies.

• Benefits according to local standards - in Poland: medical care, life insurance, sport card.

• Working for a "green energy" solution market leader.

• Involvement in challenging projects.

• Be part of an 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.