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The Lead Solution Architect collaborates with the Product Owner and business stakeholders in the requirements engineering during the demand management process and supports and guides the stream in all activities related to the change request execution process to design, build, test and deploy new solutions and/or functionalities or changes to existing solutions and/or functionalities.

They will also support the Product Owner in harmonizing and standardizing processes, providing advice about SAP best practices and SAP standard solutions.

How you will make an Impact

• Conduct design sessions with regards to Change Requests and clarify technical queries that may arise during the design process.
• Collaborate closely with and support Product Owner and business stakeholders (Business Unit / Function / Archetype leads, global Business Process Owners and subject matter experts) during triage of change requests or projects and requirement engineering and during all phases of the demand management process.
• Enforce the adherence to the committed guiding principles of the ERP Platform, especially around fit to standard approach.
• Provide expertise and advice to Product Owner and business stakeholders, making recommendations about best practices and standard solutions, design approaches and technical options for non-standard solutions.
• Consult and advice Solution Architects regarding business processes, best practices, functionality and technical aspects of the design and the solutions in the scope of the stream.
• Facilitate alignment with other streams regarding change requests involving multiple streams.
• In collaboration with the BST / Enterprise Architects, ensure that solution and architecture related standards are considered accordingly.
• Prototype new solutions or changes to standard solutions when required.
• Keep knowledge up to date regarding new and emerging technology and industry practices, bringing learning into Hitachi Energy ERP Platform.

Your Background

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering in Computer science (preferred), engineering or similar discipline.
• Certification in S/4 HANA, and/or SAP ERP.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience within the Information Technology industry where 10+ years of solution architecture hands-on experience in SAP ERP and/or S4/Hana, 5+ years of solution architecture experience on global projects in the domain of expertise.
• Minimum 5+ years of team lead experience coordinating onsite & offshore teams (Functional & ABAP).
• Practical implementation experience with integration software/tools: e.g., MuleSoft.
• Deep SAP functional knowledge including IMG customizing, and technical knowledge including ABAP language, debugging, User Exits, BADIs, ALE-IDOC, APIs,

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified below is as follows:​

Slovakia: starting from 57 200 Euros gross per year as minimum salary

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.​

​This role may be open in multiple locations. If the salary information listed is not applicable for your current home location, salary details relevant to your location will be discussed with you at a later stage.​

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Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:​

• Competitive salary and incentives​
• Well-being and care ​
• Paid and unpaid leave​
• Flexible work options ​
• Benefits that support your financial security​

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.