Global Process Improvement Project Manager

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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Wide range of benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology leader in Madrid is seeking a Global Process Improvement Project Manager to drive process optimization and transformation. The ideal candidate will have a background in operational excellence, hands-on experience with ERP systems, and proven change management skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• Relevant experience in operational excellence or business process improvement.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) is a plus.

Mansioni

• Understand and improve the entire value chain from demand planning to product delivery.
• Analyze, design, and document business processes across functions.
• Establish and deploy standard processes for consistency and best practices.
• Lead or support the ERP integration into business processes.
• Act as a change agent to facilitate transitions during changes.
• Provide coaching to develop capabilities in lean practices and systems usage.

Conoscenze

Operational Excellence

Transformation Management

Lean Practices

Process Development

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Global Process Improvement Project Manager

As part of the global industrial footprint, High Voltage business has established a Global Process Transformation Team. We are seeking a dynamic and results‑driven Operational Excellence & Transformation Manager to drive process optimization, system integration, and behavioral transformation across the end‑to‑end materials value chain. This role will be instrumental in guiding standardization, continuous improvement, and full system utilization across planning, procurement, logistics, and material management for manufacturing operations across our global sites. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and hands‑on influencer with experience in process development, ERP integration, KPI establishment, and coaching cross‑functional teams to adopt and sustain change. This role will report to the High Voltage BU Global Head of Material Management.

How you will make an impact

• Wing-to-Wing Value Chain Optimization: Understand and improve the entire value chain from demand planning to product delivery, ensuring cross‑functional alignment
• Process Mapping: Analyze, design, and document business processes across functions to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Standardization: Establish and deploy standard processes, ensuring consistency and best practices across functions and regions
• ERP Integration: Lead or support the integration of ERP systems into business processes, ensuring optimal configuration and adoption
• System Utilization: Ensure full utilization of business systems, eliminating manual workarounds and leveraging digital tools for efficiency and accuracy
• Change Facilitation: Act as a change agent to facilitate smooth transitions during process, system, or organizational changes
• Coaching & Training: Provide coaching and training to individuals and teams to develop capabilities in lean practices, systems usage, and behavioral transformation
• KPI Tool Development: Design and implement performance measurement tools to monitor, track, and drive accountability for key operational metrics
• Auditing, Compliance & Governance: Implement governance frameworks, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Relevant experience in operational excellence, transformation, or business process improvement; or a combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations for complex engineered industrial products
• Extensive knowledge of implementation of ERP systems (SAP is a must) and digital tools in a multi‑site manufacturing operation environment
• Proven experience in coaching, change management, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or similar is a plus

More about us

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits.

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 like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, 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 about $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting