Digital R&D Portfolio and Program Manager

The opportunity
As Digital R&D Portfolio Manager and Program Manager, you will work with definition of technical solutions and together with stakeholders translate the market needs into new Digital R&D portfolio roadmap for HVDC. You will also be driving al the Digital R&D initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders on the requirements, deliverables, setting up processes for validation of deliverables. In this role you will have an exciting opportunity to work closely with talent R&D engineers, experts, and stakeholders within a global organization. You will join as an integral member of a diverse and experienced project management team. Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative.
How you´ll make an impact
As Digital R&D Portfolio Manager and Program Manager, you will play a crucial role to ensure the governance of Digital R&D portfolio and successful execution of the R&D projects with following responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical solutions in Digital R&D portfolio roadmap, drive and follow-up decisions for implementation
Collaborate with Digital R&D line management and contribute to the implementation of Digital R&D execution model
Set-up and execute R&D projects together with project team in alignment with our R&D portfolio management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ensure that applicable quality, cyber security and other processes are followed in the R&D projects
Drive the implementation of the project backlog in a transparent and efficient way and ensure quality and timeliness of releases.
Responsible for Digital portfolio budget and follow up of financials
Follow up time plan, schedules, project estimates and resource plan
Seek new partnerships internally and externally
Conduct risk analysis and drive implementation of mitigation measures.
As an you will be a part of R&D Project Management Office you the possibility to support the R&D organization in continuously improving the processes and project execution

Your background
University degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a technical field (Electrical, Electronics, computer engineering or similar)
10+ years of project management experience in driving and implementing complex, scalable software solutions.
Ability to lead teams geographically dispersed teams in multi-site global environment.
Knowledge of software and digital solutions, IoT, cloud computing, big data, and analytics is desired.
Prior experience in line management role is beneficial
Knowledge of gate model and checklist process is beneficial
Knowledge of Scrum framework or similar Agile-Lean stage gate framework is
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Structured, driven and interested to continuously improve processes
Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken

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 onboard 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
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply for this position no later than 11/25! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager, Gopichand Bopparaju, gopichand.bopparaju@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com.