Process Efficiency and Automation Leader

Process Efficiency and Automation Leader

Job description

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation (NSHD) is one of theleading companies in the industrial and medical gases business. We have a diversified involvement in broadindustries such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemicalproducts, electronics and energy.

The Process Efficiency & Automation Leaderwill be based in Madrid, EuropeanHeadquarters, and will be part of the Competitive Edge Europe Department, directly reporting to the Competitive EdgeDirector.

Therole will identify, prioritize, and deploy scalable digital solutionsleveraging Power Platform, Power BI, workflow automation, RPA, AI, Agentic AI,and emerging technologies to improve productivity, reduce administrativeworkload, and generate sustainable business value. Furthermore, they will leadthe Admin Next Gen program and drive the digital transformation ofadministrative processes across Europe. Thisposition will act as the primary interface between Business Functions,Digitalization, IT, and external development partners.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Ownthe European Admin Next Gen portfolio.
• Identifydigitalization opportunities across Finance, Procurement, HR, Operations,Compliance, and Shared Services.
• Leaddiscovery workshops and process assessments.
• Buildbusiness cases and value calculations for automation projects.
• Drivedeployment of:

1. PowerBI solutions
2. MicrosoftPower Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, etc.)
3. RPAtechnologies
4. AgenticAI solutions
5. GenerativeAI initiatives

• Coordinatewith IT and Digitalization teams to ensure alignment with architecture,security, and governance requirements.
• Manageexternal developers and implementation partners.
• Defineand maintain the European digital transformation roadmap.
• Promotereplication of successful digital solutions across regions.
• Establish governance, KPImonitoring, and benefits tracking

Job requirements

Background:

• Degreein Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics,or similar.
• 5+years of experience in digital transformation, automation, or businesstechnology.
• Experiencemanaging business-facing digital projects.

Required Skills:

• Hands-onexperience with Microsoft Power Platform Solutions and RPA technologies.
• Stronganalytical and data-driven mindset.
• Abilityto translate business needs into scalable digital solutions.

Preferred Skills:

• Experiencewith Process Mining and AI-based solutions.
• Microsoftcertifications.
• Experiencewith Copilot, AI Agents, Azure AI, or similar technologies.
• Experiencemanaging digital product portfolios.
• Exposureto manufacturing or industrial environments.

Others

Availabilityto travel around 30% of the time.

Location:Madrid, Spain.

Success Metrics

• Automationsavings delivered.
• Numberof digital solutions deployed.
• Cross-regionalreplication rate.
• Processcycle-time reduction.
• Useradoption and engagement.
• PortfolioROI.

Whyjoin Nippon Sanso?

At Nippon Sanso,we’re a reliable partner for key industries, combining globalexpertise with a local touch to make a real difference. Guided by ourcommitment to sustainability, we drive innovation through cutting-edgetechnology and a strong R&D network. Here, you’ll have the autonomy to ownyour career, with the chance to work on projects that impact communities andshape a carbon-neutral future.

Discover a placewhere you’ll play a key role in solutions that power major industries and makea difference in everyday life. At Nippon Sanso, our technologies supportcountless essential processes — often behind the scenes — that keep food fresh,enhance electronic chip production, purify water, and provide criticalrespiratory treatments. With a solid, diversified presence across Europe, we’rea reliable and stable company dedicated to constant innovation and to creatinga healthier, more sustainable future.

Being part of The Gas Professionals will lead you to:

Think beyond the visible to explore and develop new solutions for a sustainable tomorrow.

Move and challenge yourself with the support of a collaborative team andinspiring leaders.

Grow amplify your talentto its fullest potential, reaching as far as you aim.

What we offer:

• Remunerationand Benefits: We offer a range ofbonuses, long-term incentives, competitive salaries, which we review eachyear to remain competitive in the market. In addition, we have a widerange of benefits as a company, you can choose what suits you best:childcare, transport card, pension plan, sports pa