Overview
Hitachi Energy is looking for a Global Enterprise Architect who can represent the Enterprise Architecture authority for HR, HSE and Communications. This role includes design and support in aligning IT solutions to Hitachi Energy’s business goals by developing, planning, driving, expediting, documenting and communicating the global Enterprise Architecture. Ensure that all domain IT components fit together from a technical and business perspective and that Hitachi Energy takes advantage of new technology developments. Responsible for making major contributions to the Hitachi Energy IT Strategy for the relevant domain and related IT solutions and IT services portfolios. Partner and support the relevant IT Solution Architects.
This position requires problem solving and communication skills, as well as the ability to provide IT strategy approaches for portfolio leadership and other impacted teams.
Responsibilities
* Architect. Develops directly or indirectly the IT policies, standards and guidelines that steer the selection, development, implementation and use of IT application solutions and IT technologies within Hitachi Energy. 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. Assess the IT architecture and IT service landscape regarding content and process and make recommendations for improvements. Directly or indirectly involved in the development of policies, standards and guidelines that steer the selection, development, implementation and use of application solutions and technologies within the company.
* Best practice & Knowledge sharing. Proactively analyze IT technology industry and market trends and evaluate their potential impact on Hitachi Energy. Keeps knowledge up to date regarding new and emerging processes, IT technology and IT industry practices, bringing learning into Hitachi Energy to shape future IT architecture and the IT strategic direction. Enables Hitachi Energy to invest in the right and appropriate IT application solutions and technical platforms which help standardize the IT environment, reduce operational costs and create value for the business.
* IT Strategy. Designs and leads the implementation of the Hitachi Energy Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Architecture Roadmap (life cycle) for the relevant domain based on and aligned to business requirements and IT strategies, as well as identifying opportunities, gaps and pain points within the current landscape. Contributes to work on full interoperability between the various business processes architectural domains as well as the other enterprise architecture domains. Designs and leads the implementation of an Enterprise Application and/or Technology Architecture and roadmap (life cycle) for the business domain based on business requirements and IT strategies, as well as to rectify opportunities, gaps and pain points within the current state.
* Processes. Supports the evaluation of Business Capabilities with the business owners and maps them with the respective applications to evaluate coverage, heatmaps and other relevant KPIs. Drives innovation in IT Application and/or Technology Architecture. Participates in the respective business domain council or support function to advise on suitable solutions and roadmaps.
* Governance. Participates in the relevant Business Process Domain Council or comparable Hitachi Energy Function Council to support and advise the members about suitable IT solutions and IT roadmaps. Drives the enterprise architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results by working closely with business and IT stakeholders and contributors. Works with stakeholders on expectation management and alignment of business and technical requirements.
* Stakeholder Management. Works with stakeholders (e.g., business managers, IT Service Managers, other Domain IT Architects, Solution IT Architects, IT Sourcing and 3rd Party IT Suppliers) regarding their expectations, business and technical requirements, in accordance with Hitachi Energy IT policies, procedures and guidelines. Partners with Business and IT to understand demand and business needs.
Qualifications
* 10+ years of experience with HR and HSE knowledge applications and applications development & management processes and solutions, in particular SAP, Workday/SuccessFactors, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), any leading HSE software, and analytics tools.
* Systems Thinking: Understanding the complex relationships between IT and business processes.
* Architectural Frameworks: Understanding of frameworks like CSVLOD Model, TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF to design and implement effective enterprise architectures. Nice to have: understanding of Enterprise Application tools and practical experience with ServiceNow CMDB, SAP LeanIX or Orbus.
* Experience in translating business requirements into IT capabilities and solutions.
* Business Skills: Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, and Risk Management to align IT with business goals and manage risks.
* Soft Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Leadership, and the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
* Continuous Learning and Innovation: Staying updated with emerging technologies and trends; adaptability to changing business and technological landscapes.
* Experience in objectively evaluating solutions and making recommendations.
* Fluent English with good interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effective communication with business and IT stakeholders, including senior management; experience working abroad.
Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations. We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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