Vacant job

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group within Hitachi Energy that develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.

The Opportunity

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for project execution, budget, time schedule, project scope & changes, project team management, and effective communication with both internal & external stakeholders. You will be the customer’s voice within our organization and will secure customer satisfaction and the achievement of overall project goals. Our projects are global and multidisciplinary, dealing with warranties in our delivered HVDC projects as well as our Base Service Orders. The size of projects varies from 1 to 60 MUSD. Our project teams are multicultural and multinational.

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The position as Project Manager is based within the HVDC Service organization. You will be part of a team that has a passion for customer satisfaction and continuous improvements. We have fun at work, and what we do is important with a direct impact on our customers, co-workers, and HVDC’s success!

We are interested in learning more about you and what you can contribute, so do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. You will be based in Ludvika, Sweden, and we also offer flexible work-from-home options.

How you’ll make an impact

• Act as the main contact for the customer and Hitachi Energy during project execution to ensure high customer satisfaction and build a long-term trustworthy customer relationship.
• Project Management of HVDC Base Service Orders (small upgrade projects as well as material delivery projects), leading the project team with clear direction, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and achievement of technical, safety, quality, and financial targets.
• Project Management of Warranty Projects: manage all warranty issues for your assigned project(s), distribute and follow up on actions with involved technical departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Register and manage non-conformances. Communicate with customers and suppliers by handling CCRPs from customers, register and administer QITs, and register CCRPs to internal suppliers and organizations.
• Manage contract negotiations and claims in collaboration with contract managers and legal functions.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• As a Project Manager, you are structured, open-minded, and communicative.
• You are a curious person with the drive to challenge yourself and the organization for continuous development in both the short and long term.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven working experience in a relevant field, preferably within HVDC Project Management. The minimum objective is Associate Certification (APM) or similar.
• Contract Management experience and experience from field operations, C&P engineering, and main circuit equipment are considered valuable.
• As you will be part of a company that operates on a global arena, fluency in English is required. Swedish is strongly preferable for collaboration with local stakeholders.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• 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 educations 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 about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? You are welcome to apply! Due to summer vacations, the screening and selection process will begin in mid-August. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this period.

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmberg, +46 107 38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Carina Riström [email protected]