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Principal Architect – Digital Transformation

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Hitachi Energy

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai Full-Time On-site

Posted 7 hours ago • Apply by June 10, 2026

Job Description

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.

How You’ll Make An Impact

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.

Your background

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.

Why Join This Program

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.

What We Offer

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

More About Us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Alexandru Moga, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid +46 (10) 7389148;  Unionen: Karin Ulvemark +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, [email protected]

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.