Product Owner - Hybrid HVDC Breaker Valves

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HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which 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 HVDC market for large scale transmission and offshore wind is booming as an enabler for the global energy transitions.
A key feature in the future energy grid with integrated multiterminal HVDC links is being able to isolate DC faults and avoid a collapse of the common DC grid voltage which can be achieved by using Hybrid HVDC Breakers (HHB).
The team at HVDC Products are designing, manufacturing, testing, and managing the converter valves for HVDC and SVC applications. Hitachi Energy is looking for a Product Owner for HHB Valves, and your main responsibility is to be the interface between business and technology. You will align the product portfolio with global Product Management and Marketing at HVDC and assure the correct priority of product development. You will have a strategic and technical role, interacting internally with engineers, Project Management and Sales, R&D, and Supply Chain Management.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute, so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don´t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse Background is waiting for you to join! For this position you can be located in Ludvika or Västerås.
Your responsibilities
Manage the product portfolio for Hybrid HVDC Breaker Valves, including Quality Assurance and Lice Cycle Management
Define requirements on product development and be the main point of contact towards R&D
Manage the product roadmap and prioritize enhancements
Own base solutions used in tenders and projects
Monitor product cost structure

Your background
Experience and knowledge in HVDC technology, power electronics and/or high voltage engineering
You are communicative and outgoing, especially since the position entails interaction with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external across all organizational levels
Leadership experience and skills to thrive in a dynamic environment with technical challenges
Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required. Knowing Swedish language is a merit

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 4th of December! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Annika Lokrantz annika.lokrantz@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; 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
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