Factory Applications Manager

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Would you like to shape the future IT solutions of Hitachi Energy together with us? Then we have the position for you!
As our Factory Applications Manager you will have the chance to build up new IT Governance with new Infrastructure and Applications for Hitachi Energy. If you are a person who enjoys connecting with people and new solutions, you will have almost limitless opportunities in this role to expand your horizons and build your skills. You will work in a multi-national environment and culture within IT. The position will be based in either Västerås or Ludvika, Sweden.
Your responsibilities
Lead the application team which maintains the REM /IT Applications Landscape in Northern Europe
Ensure services are delivered according to agreed SLAs/OLAs, within budget, time and quality utilizing internal IT delivery and service providers
Provide cost transparency and proactively enquire efficiency improvement opportunities
Ensure effective interfaces and communication between local/global IT teams for all IT activities
Maintain relationships with IT and business management at Local, Global and Regional level to clarify trade-offs for cost, time and demand and manages expectations and requirements for delivery of IT services
Lead the capture, analysis, assessment, aggregation and prioritization of new IT business facing Applications service demand as part of IT Service portfolio management within your area of responsibility
Contribute to satisfaction with IT services by assessing expectations, verifying that actions are taken to close any gaps, and influencing stakeholder perceptions of Applications services
Drive adherence to Global and regional governance model, enforce use of Hitachi Energy IT Infrastructure and tools, methods and procedures within the team

Your background
You have proven project and service management experience in a highly integrated application environment with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge and experience in project and service management lifecycle processes, tools, methodologies, and standards. Certification in ITIL, PMP, Lean Six Sigma is an advantage
Highly adept at bridging, translating, and integrating business with IT, and converting business requirements into IT solutions
Deep understanding of the drivers of demand and consumption of application services
Experience in managing diverse stakeholders, and ability to effectively communicate with them. Strong presentation skills are highly desirable
Ability to generate new ideas, challenge status quo, support change and foster innovation, as well as capability to handle complex issues and make timely decisions
5 years of experience in IT Applications Management and Service Delivery in multinational companies and experience and ability to work with virtual delivery teams as well as distributed stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline or equivalent work experience is advantageous

More about us
Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are ready for you.
Last day to send in your application is 31st of March! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better.
Recruiting Manager, Tove-Kristin Ramberg, +47 992-72 114, tove-kristin.ramberg@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107-38 38 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Karin Boholm, +46 107-38 65 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Renee Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com