Manager for HVDC Control & Protection Hardware Design

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.
Our success is made possible by the dedication and competence of our people. Knowing this means we need leaders with a focus on developing and empowering their team and a dedication to the Hitachi Energy company values.
You will join as an integral member of a diverse and high paced global management team at a time when the demand for our solutions is booming and we are expanding to help our clients reach their environmental targets.
We are looking for an engaging and driven person to lead the Hardware design team for HVDC Control & Protection deliveries and that want to grow together with their team and the company. In this role you will lead a team of HVDC, control system hardware and cubicle design specialists designing and delivering the HVDC Control & Protection systems to projects across the globe.
Your responsibilities
Be a role model for your team by living Hitachi Energy’s Leadership Pillars as a leader, which means; live our vision, work together, deliver promises, and develop people.
Being an active member of a diverse management team with joint responsibility for the complete HVDC Control & Protection project deliveries and tender work.
Lead a skilled team with a focus to develop the team and individuals as well as creating a compelling vision ahead.
Adapting and implementing strategic initiatives to fit your team, with aim to achieve business alignment.
Plan team composition and competence needed to meet business needs, in alignment with internal stakeholders and customers.
To ensure quality output, you will take ownership of developing and documenting the team’s work processes and monitor process adherence.
In this role you will be expected to occasionally travel abroad to visit site locations and collaborate with engineers, designers and customers in Sweden and abroad.

Your background
You have a strong interest, and preferably documented experience, in management techniques, developing teams and individuals in order to unlock their potential.
As a person you have a passion for people and technology, you are strong in decision making and have the right inner drive to take on full responsibility for your scope and deliver on time in a dynamic environment.
You are an engaged person who thrives in a constantly changing environment and enjoys collaboration with employees, peers and beyond.
You hold a university degree in relevant field and experience in HVDC, AC substation design or Power Systems, large industrial or infrastructure projects and knowledge of industrial real-time control systems are qualifying.
You are meticulous in meeting customer needs and continuously improve quality in your work output with a problem-solving oriented and structured mindset.
You understand deadlines, budgetary constraints and have a strong sense of responsibility and you are comfortable with taking decisions for your team and domain.
Proficiency in English is required since you will be part of an international setting where you will need to communicate with people from all over the world.

More about us
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Welcome to apply before 20th of March! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Sophie Fryland, sophie.fryland@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Petra Berggren, petra.berggren@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