Principal Architect - Digital Transformation

The opportunity

• We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Architect to join Hitachi Energy's Digital Transformation Program, providing end-to-end architecture leadership for the Grid and Power Quality Solutions and Service Business.
• This is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for defining the target-state architecture, integration and implementation strategy centered around product lifecycle management and ensuring seamless interoperability with ERP systems (SAP), BIM, and other supporting enterprise systems, spanning custom-built applications and COTS (Commercial-off-the-shelf) products integrated into the landscape.
• The Principal Architect will drive architectural direction, lead cross-domain solution design, and provide guidance to a team of Business Analysts, Functional Consultants, and other Solution Architects to ensure cohesive and scalable architecture delivery across the program.
• The Principal Architect will operate from within the R&D organization supporting digital transformation through integration solutions and further developments.

• Lead the end-to-end solution and enterprise architecture within the Digital Transformation Program.
• Define and maintain the architecture blueprint, reference models, and roadmap that align PLM, ERP, BIM, and other digital systems into an integrated ecosystem, thus implementing the digital thread concept.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership on PLM architecture, including integrations with SAP ERP, BIM, CAD, and related systems.
• Oversee architecture design, standards, and governance, ensuring all solutions align to target-state vision and enterprise principles.
• Partner with business, technology, IT and SME leaders to translate business goals into executable architecture strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams of architects, BAs, and consultants/developers to ensure consistent architecture realization across the business portfolios.
• Define and enforce integration patterns, common data models, and interoperability standards.
• Drive innovation through evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies (Cloud, Digital Twin, IIoT, AI/ML).
• Serve as the primary architectural authority and advisor to the Digital PLM Program Leadership and business stakeholders.
• Ensure all architectural decisions support scalability, performance, security, and maintainability requirements.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of overall IT/Software Development experience, including at least 5 years in solution and/or enterprise architecture roles.
• Proven experience in Digital PLM transformations, with strong knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter architecture (mandatory).
• Deep understanding of PLM-ERP-BIM integration architectures, data models, and process alignment.
• Strong experience in SAP integration, master data management, and enterprise interoperability.
• Demonstrated ability to define and execute architecture frameworks and governance processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills across business and technology domains.
• Ability to influence and align multiple portfolios toward a common architecture vision.
• Preferred Skills
• Experience with Teamcenter Active Workspace, configuration and BOM management.
• Familiarity with Digital Thread / Digital Twin architectures.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure) and modern integration technologies.
• Understanding and proven experience of modern microservice-oriented architectures.
• Knowledge and experience with defining and designing for cross-cutting concerns, such as cyber security and compliance, data and configuration management, observability, deployment and testing automation, performance and scalability.
• TOGAF, ArchiMate, or similar architecture certification preferred.
• Experience in energy, utilities, or manufacturing industries is an advantage.

• Lead the architecture vision for one of Hitachi Energy's flagship digital transformation initiatives.
• Play a pivotal role in integrating PLM, ERP, and BIM into a unified, data-driven ecosystem as well as building and coordinating new solutions fitting within.
• Influence strategic technology decisions.
• Collaborate with global teams driving innovation and digital excellence.

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally
• 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