HUB Europe Transformer -Digital Business Process Owner

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a HUB Europe Transformer - Digital Business Process Owner to lead the SAP Expert team, harmonize processes, and drive digitalization across 17 factories. You will partner with DTO to implement standard practices, oversee budgeting, and mentor staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong change management, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement across manufacturing and project management functions in a hybrid work setup in Germany.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business process management or SAP/digital program implementation in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within DTO to share best practices and drive commonality.
• Work with HUB IS and HUB Controller on budget and demand planning.
• Lead HUB activities and 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.
• Assess risks related to change initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

SAP Expertise

Change Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering/IT degree

Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

HUB Europe Transformer -Digital Business Process Owner

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.
• Assess risks related to change initiatives.
• 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.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Management

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-19

Reference number R0147220

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.