HUB Europe Transformer -Digital Business Process Owner

Hitachi; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG is seeking a SAP Expert team lead within the BU TR Hub EUC to train and harmonize SAP templates across 17 factories. You will drive global programs, ensure standard processes, and enhance efficiency through cross-functional collaboration and DTO alignment.

The role focuses on leading a team, coaching talent, and reducing local customizations while delivering measurable process improvements across the value chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business process management or digital program implementation in manufacturing.
• 5+ years in people management and development.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and best practices.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting to derive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams toward global harmonization practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Digital Transformation Organization (DTO) to share best practices and drive commonality.
• Lead HUB activities and monthly update sessions with HUB management.
• Manage the Hub SAP Expert team and develop team members.
• Coach staff and provide training to develop new talent.
• Drive adoption of globally harmonized processes and minimize local customization.
• Communicate benefits of global processes to stakeholders and secure buy-in for changes.
• Assess risks related to change initiatives and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Change management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

People leadership

Education

Engineering/Business/IT degree

Job description

Location:

Bad Honnef, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Job ID:

R0147220

Date Posted:

2026-10-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

L ead 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.

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