HUB Europe Transformer -Digital Business Process Owner

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a SAP Expert Team Lead to oversee the SAP expert group within BU TR Hub EUC. This role drives digitalization, standard processes and harmonized SAP templates across 17 factories, spanning quotation, engineering, project management, manufacturing, and shipping.

As line manager you will coach, develop talent and lead monthly update sessions with hub management, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and continuous process improvement across the hub.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operational roles related to business process management or digital program implementation in the manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in people management and development
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and best practices.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to synthesize information and derive actionable insights for process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and persuade diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated competence in influencing and motivating teams to adopt new processes, reduce resistance, and achieve successful transitions to globally harmonized practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within Digital Transformation Organization (DTO) to share best practices and drive commonality.
• Work with HUB IS and HUB Controller on budget and demand planning.
• Lead HUB activities and conduct monthly update sessions with HUB management.
• Lead the Hub SAP Expert team as line manager and develop the team members
• Coach less experienced staff and provide training to develop new talent.
• Drive adoption of globally harmonized processes.
• Minimize local customizations in processes.
• Communicate benefits of global processes to stakeholders.
• Secure stakeholders buy-in for change initiatives.
• Assess risks related to change initiatives.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Change management

People management

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Education

Engineering/Business/IT degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Lead the SAP Expert team within BU TR Hub EUC which supports the SAP users as internal business partners to train, improve processes and harmonize the way of working within SAP templates across 17 factories.

Drive digitalization and global program implementation within the HUB by ensuring adherence to standard processes and effective use of core systems across the full value chain - from quotation and engineering to project management, manufacturing, and shipment. Identify, analyze and enhance business processes to enable continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable growth, while harmonizing operations and resolving user issues. Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders and Digital Transformation Organization (DTO) to enhance organizational efficiency and promote operational excellence.

Key Tasks

• Collaborate within Digital Transformation Organization (DTO) to share best practices and drive commonality.
• Work with HUB IS and HUB Controller on budget and demand planning.
• Lead HUB activities and conduct monthly update sessions with HUB management.
• Lead the Hub SAP Expert team as line manager and develop the team members
• Coach less experienced staff and provide training to develop new talent.
• Drive adoption of globally harmonized processes.
• Minimize local customizations in processes.
• Communicate benefits of global processes to stakeholders.
• Secure stakeholders buy-in for change initiatives.
• Assess risks related to change initiatives.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operational roles related to business process management or digital program implementation in the manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in people management and development
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and best practices.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to synthesize information and derive actionable insights for process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and persuade diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated competence in influencing and motivating teams to adopt new processes, reduce resistance, and achieve successful transitions to globally harmonized practices.

Publication date : 2026-10-19