SAP Production Planning​/Execution Solution Architect

Description The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of SAP solutions and integrated applications that support our business objectives. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the architectural integrity, functionality, and quality of the solutions provided, aligning them closely with business requirements and long‑term goals. You will collaborate across teams to support project initiation, execution, and continuous service improvement, while managing interdependencies within and beyond your designated end‑to‑end stream.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide transformation through innovative and reliable technology solutions.

• Collaborate with project owners, business units, functional consultants, and external partners to validate and prioritize incoming business demands
• Translate functional designs into comprehensive functional and technical specifications, ensuring alignment and sign‑off on use cases
• Effectively communicate technical specifications to development teams and support unit testing, UAT, and defect resolution
• Define and apply architectural principles, guidelines, and non‑functional requirements to ensure scalable and reliable solutions
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry best practices, contributing insights to the SAP Center of Excellence
• Work closely with users and cross‑functional teams to deliver cost‑efficient, user‑centric SAP solutions and services
• Ensure solution documentation and training materials are created, maintained, and aligned with implementation needs
• Support the installation, maintenance, and optimization of SAP processes, while providing functional guidance to technical teams

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in IT, including 8+ years in solution architecture with a strong focus on S/4
  
  HANA systems and 5+ years in global project delivery
• Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams (onshore/offshore) of up to 20 members across functional and ABAP domains
• Hands‑on experience with integration tools such as Biz Talk and/or Mule Soft; SAP ABAP and ALE‑IDOC knowledge is a plus
• Certified in S/4
  
  HANA or other SAP solutions, with a strong track record of implementing SAP best practices in complex environments
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into effective IT solutions, with a focus on innovation, decision‑making, and stakeholder communication
• Fluent in English, with international work experience and a deep understanding of SAP’s evolving technology landscape

• You will do interesting and enriching work, as part of the global Hitachi Energy SAP Center of Expertise team
• You will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow – we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities
• We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought
• Our culture is one of a kind:
  Come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive to Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us ‘the place to be’ and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all
• Flexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package