Global Enterprise Architect For Manufacturing And Engineering - ARU-867

Description: The Enterprise Architecture Team, within the Platform & Application Division, is a group of area experts and professionals who evaluate projects according to technical, governance, and compliance requirements. To extend expertise in the team, we are looking for a Global Enterprise Architect for Manufacturing and Engineering. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with different businesses across the Hitachi organization, 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:

1. 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.
2. Supervises and facilitates the evaluation and selection of appropriate IT applications, IT technologies, and IT solutions.
3. Supervises or consults on IT solution architecture implementation and modification activities, particularly for new and/or core/common IT application solutions.
4. Challenges the IT architecture and IT service landscape regarding content and process and makes recommendations for improvements.
5. Develops and maintains a roadmap of initiatives within the domain of responsibility.

Your background:

Education & experience:

1. Degree in information management, computer systems, business engineering, or similar.
2. 10+ years of IT experience within the relevant IT domain.
3. Superior analytical skills and a deep understanding of the overall context of business processes and IT technologies.
4. Excellent experience in objectively evaluating IT solutions and making recommendations.
5. Superior experience in translating business requirements into IT capabilities and solutions.
6. Superior experience in leading IT people who do not report directly.
7. Superior experience in identifying and resolving issues between team members or other teams.
8. Excellent experience in project planning and execution as well as economic aspects of system management and life cycle.
9. Above 5 years of experience working in a non-native country and culture.
10. Fluent spoken and written English.

Domain-specific Skills and Knowledge:

1. 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.

• 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.

• 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: Staying updated with emerging technologies and trends to foster innovation.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable to changing business and technological landscapes.

We offer:

1. Contract of employment - according to local policies.
2. Benefits according to local standards - in Poland: medical care, life insurance, sport card.
3. Working for a 'green energy' solution market leader.
4. Involvement in challenging projects.
5. Be part of the international & multicultural Hitachi Family.

About the recruitment process:

1. First interview - with Talent Partner.
2. Second interview - with 2 area domain leads.
3. Third interview - with hiring manager.
4. Inside competence test.
5. Reference check.
6. Background check.

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