Global Application manager

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Join Hitachi Energy and help shape the digital backbone of modern manufacturing. As an IT Application Manager, you will play a vital role in optimizing manufacturing execution systems and driving digital transformation across operations. This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity where technology, process improvement, and collaboration come together to enable smarter, more efficient factories.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

In this role, you will act as a key connector between business users, IT teams, and external vendors—ensuring systems are performing at their best and evolving with operational needs. From supporting system enhancements to driving adoption and delivering training, your work will directly improve user experience, strengthen system performance, and unlock new capabilities. You’ll also contribute to cybersecurity, data integrity, and process optimization, ensuring reliable and secure operations.

If you enjoy solving complex challenges, engaging with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement through digital solutions, this role offers a rewarding path to grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

How you'll make an impact

• Deliver training and support to key users and end-users on system capabilities
• Communicate new features and drive system adoption across teams
• Manage incidents and change requests through full lifecycle delivery
• Ensure accuracy and availability of technical documentation
• Collaborate on vulnerability management and system security improvements
• Maintain application configurations, SNOW, and CMDB data quality
• Analyze and optimize MES/ECS processes aligned with manufacturing needs
• Gather user feedback and support continuous system enhancements

Your background

• Degree in IT, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with MES, ECS, or manufacturing systems
• Strong understanding of incident and change management processes
• Knowledge of system integration, configuration, and documentation practices
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and vulnerability management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

More about us

Join a global leader committed to sustainable innovation and digital transformation
Grow through continuous learning, development programs, and career opportunities
Collaborate in an inclusive, supportive environment where ideas and contributions matter

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
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.