PLM Business Architect – Digital Thread, Strategy

Hitachi

. Define the target state architecture for PLM and Digital Thread, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and business objectives .

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeVästerås • 🇸🇪 SwedenSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

PLMbusiness architectureenterprise transformationproduct data managementdigital thread conceptscapability modelsroadmapsvalue streamsdata harmonizationarchitecture governance

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementinfluencecollaborationleadershipstrategic advisingdecision-makingcross-functional teamworkorganizational skillsmaturity models

Certifications

Master’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in BusinessMaster’s degree in Information Systems