Hitachi Energy AG
Madrid, Madrid, Spain;Brussels, Brussels, Belgium;Landskrona, Skane County, Sweden;Lodi, Lodi, Italy;Lodz, Lodz, Poland;Ludvika, Ludvika, Sweden;Sevlievo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria;Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Global Process Improvement Project Manager
- Publication date:02 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Madrid, Madrid, Spain;Brussels, Brussels, Belgium;Landskrona, Skane County, Sweden;Lodi, Lodi, Italy;Lodz, Lodz, Poland;Ludvika, Ludvika, Sweden;Sevlievo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria;Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job summary
Join our Global Process Transformation Team as an Operational Excellence Manager. Drive process optimization and transformation in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Optimize the end-to-end materials value chain for efficiency.
- Lead ERP integration and ensure full system utilization.
- Coach teams in lean practices and behavioral transformation.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain required.
- Strong analytical and leadership skills essential.
- Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement needed.
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About the job
The Opportunity
As part of the global industrial footprint, High Voltage business has established a Global Process Transformation Team. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Operational Excellence & Transformation Manager to drive process optimization, sys-tem integration, and behavioral transformation across the end-to-end materials value chain. This role will be instrumental in guiding standardization, continuous improve-ment, and full system utilization across planning, procurement, logistics, and material management for manufacturing operations across our global sites. The ideal candi-date is both a strategic thinker and hands-on influencer with experience in process development, ERP integration, KPI establishment, and coaching cross-functional teams to adopt and sustain change. This role will report to the High Voltage BU Global Head of Material Management.
How you will make an impact
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Wing-to-Wing Value Chain Optimization: Understand and improve the entire value chain from demand planning to product delivery, ensuring cross-functional alignment
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Process Mapping: Analyze, design, and document business processes across functions to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
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•Standardization: Establish and deploy standard processes, ensuring consistency and best practices across functions and regions
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ERP Integration: Lead or support the integration of ERP systems into business processes, ensuring optimal configuration and adoption
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System Utilization: Ensure full utilization of business systems, eliminating manual workarounds and leveraging digital tools for efficiency and accuracy
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Change Facilitation: Act as a change agent to facilitate smooth transitions during process, system, or organizational changes
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Coaching & Training: Provide coaching and training to individuals and teams to develop capabilities in lean practices, systems usage, and behavioral transformation
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KPI Tool Development: Design and implement performance measurement tools to monitor, track, and drive accountability for key operational metrics
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Auditing, Compliance & Governance: Implement governance frameworks, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements
Your background
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
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Relevant experience in operational excellence, transformation, or business process improvement; or a combination of education and experience
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Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations for complex engineered industrial products
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Extensive knowledge of implementation of ERP systems (SAP is a must) and digital tools in a multi-site manufacturing operation environment
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Proven experience in coaching, change management, and stakeholder engagement
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Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
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Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or similar is a plus
More about us
We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits.