PLM Business Architect - Digital Thread & Strategy

Hitachi, Ltd.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 755,612 - 971,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy

Various training and education

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is looking for a seasoned professional to join their Product Lifecycle Management team in Vaesteras. This role involves defining the architecture and strategy for PLM and digital thread initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in similar fields and a Master’s degree, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to align business objectives with technology.

Benefits include flexible working hours, health care allowances, and extensive career growth opportunities within Hitachi Energy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in PLM, business architecture, or enterprise transformation roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define target state architecture for PLM and Digital Thread.
• Lead initiatives for PLM process and data harmonization.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems

15+ years of experience in PLM

Deep understanding of PLM systems

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID: R0087579

Date Posted: 2025-11-12

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity

You will be part of our global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Digital Thread team, driving the transformation of how we develop, manage, and deliver product data across the entire value chain. This role is central to shaping the future of our product data ecosystem, enabling digital continuity from engineering to manufacturing, supply chain, and service. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to align strategy, architecture, and execution.

"This is a strategic role at the intersection of business and technology. You will help us define the future of digital product development and PLM - and ensure we deliver real value across the organization." - Stefan Cedergren, Hiring Manager

How you'll make an impact

• Define the target state architecture for PLM and Digital Thread, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and business objectives.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable business capability models, roadmaps, and value streams across engineering, operations, and digital transformation.
• Lead initiatives for PLM process and data harmonization, enabling traceability from concept to manufacturing to service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define capability ownership, maturity models, and governance frameworks.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, facilitating architecture governance and decision‑making forums.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of enabling technologies such as PLM platforms and product data governance tools.

Your background

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in PLM, business architecture, or enterprise transformation roles.
• Deep understanding of PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter), digital thread concepts, and product data management.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into execution in complex, cross‑functional environments.
• Experience from industrial sectors such as manufacturing, energy, or automotive.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various training and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

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