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:

• Develop 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.

• Supervise and facilitate the evaluation and selection of appropriate IT applications, IT technologies, and IT solutions.

• Supervise or consult on IT solution architecture implementation and modification activities, particularly for new and/or core/common IT application solutions.

• Challenge the IT architecture and IT service landscape regarding content and process, and make recommendations for improvements.

• Develop and maintain 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.

• Above 5 years of 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: to take care of your health condition - medical care, to take care of your life safety - life insurance, to take care of your condition - sport card.

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

• Involvement in challenging projects.

• Be part of the international & multicultural Hitachi Family.

About the 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.