Project Operations 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
Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!
HVDC in Ludvika is now looking for a Project Operations Manager that want to engage and grow a diverse team of senior project leaders globally. You will have a central part of ensuring quality and delivery of projects and to support your team to develop themselves as well as the organization.
We offer you an exciting and dynamic role with close collaboration with other departments and teams at Hitachi Energy globally.
Your responsibilities
Leading the Operations function at local level, with full accountability of running the day-today-operation and to achieve customer expectations
Coaching and supporting a global team and individuals and be liable for the competence development
Setting and monitoring progress toward performance targets and KPI´s – including financial, productivity, customer satisfaction and operational excellence
Ensure on-time delivery and conduct quality of deliverables in projects globally
Support rapid resolution of project execution issues, challenges and priorities
Ensure process adherence and implement improvements
Living Hitachi Energy’s Leadership Pillars as a leader which means live our vision, work together, deliver promises, and develop people

Your background
You hold a degree in Engineering or Business Management and/or equivalent business experience
You have work experience and interest in project management, preferable within HVDC or similar area
As a leader you are inspirational, customer-focused, empowering, and accountable
You have good communication skills and the wish to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment
You are a curious person with the drive to challenge yourself and the organization for continuous development in both short and long term
As you will be part of a company that operates on a global arena, fluent in English is required

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 December 30.
Recruiting manager Martijn van den Akker, +46 107-38 22 46, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, or Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Alexandra Lind, alexandra.lind@hitachienergy.com.
The HVDC (high-voltage direct current) technology is a key enabler for a carbon-neutral energy system. It is highly efficient for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances, integration of renewables and interconnecting grids, opening up for new sustainable transmission solutions.Please find out more about our world leading technology at https://www.hitachienergy.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc
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