PLM Business Architect – Digital Thread & Strategy

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities globally

Various training and education

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a strategic role in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to drive the transformation of product data. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define architecture and deliver value across the organization.

This role requires a Master’s degree and 15+ years of relevant experience, including knowledge of PLM systems like Siemens Teamcenter. The company offers flexible working hours, various training, and career possibilities both in Sweden and globally.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in PLM, business architecture, or enterprise transformation.
• Deep understanding of digital thread concepts and product data management.
• Proven ability to execute strategy in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Define target state architecture for PLM and Digital Thread.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable models and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with leaders to establish capability ownership.

Skills

PLM expertise

Business architecture

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

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