**Description** **The opportunity** **How you’ll make an impact**- Lead and manage the global R2R solution architect team, guiding design, quality and consistency.
- Drive requirements engineering to determine use of standard SAP functionality vs. enhancements or workarounds.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and crossfunctional streams to design optimized, costefficient SAP solutions aligned with SAP standards.
- Translate functional designs into detailed specifications, oversee documentation, and ensure training materials are maintained.
- Support validation and prioritization of business demands and communicate technical specifications to development teams.
- Participate in unit testing, UAT support, and defect resolution to ensure solution quality and readiness.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and SAP best practices, providing expert guidance for new or evolving SAP solutions and processes. **Your background**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years in IT, including 8+ years in solution architecture with strong S/4Hana focus and 5+ years on global projects.
- Strong background in Finance / Controlling area, manufacturing business preferred
- Minimum 3 years of team leadership experience managing onsite/offshore functional and ABAP teams.




- Strong ability to translate business requirements into IT solutions and build consensus across business units.
- Demonstrated decisionmaking skills, innovation mindset, and ability to drive change within virtual, multicultural teams.
- Handson experience with integration tools such as BizTalk and/or MuleSoft; SAP ABAP and ALE/IDoc knowledge preferred.
- SAP certifications (S/4Hana or related solutions) and proven experience implementing SAP best practices in complex transitions (e.g., carveouts).
- Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; international work experience is a plus. **More About Us**
- You will do interesting and enriching work, as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
- 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 the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at 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

📌 Lead Solution Architectr (Milano)
🏢 Hitachi Energy Germany
📍 Milano