Global Enterprise Architect for HR, HSE and Communications

Location:

Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Job ID:

R0117638

Date Posted:

2026-01-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Global Enterprise Architect who can represent the Enterprise Architecture authority for HR, HSE and Communications. Including 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. Ensures 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.

How you’ll make an impact
 

• 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 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.
  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 evaluates 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 the Hitachi Energy to invest in the right and appropriate IT Application solution and technical platforms which help to 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 inter-operability between the various business processes architectural domains as well as the other enterprise architecture domains (e.g., infrastructure, workplace, security, mobility, etc.).
  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. Support the evaluation of Business Capabilities with the business owners and map them with the respective applications to evaluate coverage, heatmaps and other relevant KPIs.
  Is responsible to drive innovation in primarily IT Application and/or Technology Architecture area.  Participates in the respective business domain council or Support function to support and advise the members of that on suitable solutions and roadmaps.

• Governance.  Participate 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 together with the various business and IT stakeholders and contributors.
  Works closely together with all stakeholders regarding expectation management and business and technical requirements.

• Stakeholder Management. Work closely together with all 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, and in accordance with Hitachi Energy IT policies, IT procedures and IT guidelines.
  Partner with Business and IT to understand demand and business needs.

Your Background

• 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 various components of 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 either ServiceNow CMDB, SAP LeanIX or Orbus.

• Experience in translating business requirements into IT capabilities and solutions

• Systems Thinking: Understanding the complex relationships between various components of IT infrastructure and business processes.

• Business Skills
  Strategic Thinking: Aligning IT strategy with business goals to drive digital transformation.
  Business Acumen: Understanding finance and audit processes.
  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.

• Experience in objectively evaluating solutions and making recommendation.

• Fluent English language and good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to effectively communicate with business and IT stakeholders, including senior management with 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

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