Vacant job

We are looking for a R&D project manager to join our HVDC team at Hitachi Energy in Sweden. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of engineers and lead R&D projects focusing on the development of innovative control & protection solutions for HVDC applications.

How you´ll make an impact

• Set up and execute R&D projects together with your project team in alignment with our R&D portfolio management.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, and resource plans, perform risk analysis, and monitor the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets.
• Proactively work with the team to identify potential risks and uncertainties associated with the implementation of new solutions. Develop risk management plans and strategies to respond to risks as they arise.
• Drive requirements analysis, pre-studies, solution development, and documentation of results in the projects.
• As an R&D Project Manager, you will be a part of the R&D Project Management Office. As a team, we are all responsible for working on our processes, quality, learning from/helping each other, and developing individually and as a team.

Your background

• University degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in electrical engineering or similar and strong technical background in HVDC, FACTS, Substation automation.
• Proven experience in program or project management, particularly in HVDC Control & Protection deliveries.
• Proven track record of managing complex research and development projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies, with the ability to adapt approaches based on project requirements and constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and proactively implement solutions.
• Ability to lead geographically dispersed teams in a multi-site global environment.
• Fluency in English required.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout the onboarding phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

More information

We are eager to learn more about you and the unique contributions you can bring to our team. Please note that our selection process is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the advertisement expires. If you’re interested, don’t wait – apply today!

Recruiting manager Gopichand Bopparaju, [email protected] will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Pär Lyckbring, [email protected]