Our Company
We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.
Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
The role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced IT Applications Compliance and Process Improvement Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, as well as driving continuous process improvements within the IT Applications domain. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to identify areas for improvement, develop and implement process enhancements, and ensure that all IT applications adhere to compliance standards.
- Develop and implement compliance strategies and processes for IT applications to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of IT applications to identify compliance gaps and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
- Monitor and report on compliance status, providing recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to compliance processes, policies, and procedures.
- Provide training and guidance to IT staff on compliance requirements and best practices.
- Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and standards, and ensure that IT applications are aligned with these requirements.
- Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives, utilizing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.
- Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for process optimization.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance within the IT Applications team.
What you’ll bring;
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- Proven experience in IT compliance, process improvement, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT applications.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Preferred Skills:
- Certification in compliance or process improvement (e.g., CISA, Six Sigma Black Belt).
- Experience with IT governance frameworks such as COBIT or ITIL.
- Knowledge of risk management and internal control principles.
- Familiarity with project management tools and techniques.
About us
We’re a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
What We Do
Hitachi Vantara, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., guides our customers from what’s now to what’s next by solving their digital challenges. Working alongside each customer, we apply our unmatched industrial and digital capabilities to their data and applications to benefit both business and society. More than 80% of the Fortune 100 trust Hitachi Vantara to help them develop new revenue streams, unlock competitive advantages, lower costs, enhance customer experiences, and deliver social and environmental value. Visit us at hitachivantara.com.
