Engineering Operations Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
We strive to be world leaders in electric power by helping countries to have greener, stronger and cleaner electricity. By bringing sustainable energy to more and more people, we can reduce our impact on the planet. When you work with us, you will therefore be part of a higher purpose where each department contributes. Together we can encourage the next innovation - to make life better for everyone.
Do you want to energize your career by supporting our installed FACTS/Substation plants all over the world and by that, supporting a more efficient, reliable and sustainable global energy use? Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ GPQS unit in Ludvika, Sweden, part of the group’s Power Grids division, currently has a vacancy for an Engineering Operations Manager, at our Field Operations. If you want to work with advanced power and electrical systems and have the necessary drive and customer focus, GPQS offer a stimulating and dynamic environment in a global context where you will be working at the forefront of the industry.
Your responsibilities
You will manage a team of Project Lead Engineers and Project Documentation team
Answer for improvement of engineering processes and quality related progress. and resource planning
Follow up and improve engineering effort costing
Oversee the total engineering coordination in projects
Manage, both strategically and operationally, the appropriate use of technical and human resources
It is important that the Engineering Operations Manager can take the initiative and apply both creativity and perseverance to negotiate and implement the necessary actions
Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background
You have proven experience in managerial position
At least 10 years of experience in project business
You hold Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering
Knowledge of electrical and/or plant engineering and BIM understanding
You are described as organised, quality driven and self-confident team player who can handle both ups and downs and manage problems that may occur
Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken
Diversity and Safety are your guiding stars

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 25th of February! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Tommy Ekstrand, +46 107-38 60 70, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 107-38 08 21, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Renee Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com