R&D Electronics/SW Project Leader

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
You as a R&D Electronics/SW Project Leader will be part of Hitachi Energy, Grid Automation and Communication business in Västerås. We are responsible for development of protection and control products for power generation, transmission, and sub-transmission network applications. Our product offer includes IEDs in the Relion 670/650 series.
You will be leading and managing the execution of one or more complex R&D projects to meet project targets. Coordinating work of multi-location and cross-functional project teams, you will follow up the project from its beginning to the delivery. Besides, you are responsible for tracking the project cost and financials and report deviations.
Your responsibilities
Leading and managing complex software and hardware projects and coordinating work of multi-location and cross-functional project teams. Motivating and monitoring internal and/or external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones
Ensure product quality while balancing scope, schedule, and resources
Assuring transparency around change requests, unforeseen results/events and identified risks and ensuring that they are properly managed and communicated. Securing that all opportunities are captured and acted upon
Creating reports, chairing, and coordinating the communication of project status to project team, steering committee, and other stakeholders
Ensuring the completion and maintenance of all required documentation, paperwork, records, in accordance with established company procedures, work processes and product development process
Improve and develop the project execution model to maximize value, identify (minimize waste) and visualize flow

Your background
Master’s degree in computer science, electronic engineering or equivalent, along with at least 3 years’ experience from managing product development projects
Proven knowledge and experience in project management tools, preferably in an agile and lean organization, including gate model
Ability to analyze complex challenges, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
You are flexible, well organized, a driven problem solver, solutions-oriented, who willingly takes initiatives, delivers on time and according to expectations
Used to teamwork in international teams with excellent interpersonal skills and proficient in English (written, speaking), whereas Swedish is qualifying

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! 
Welcome to send your application before 13th of January!
More information: Recruiting Manager Mats Jönsson, mats.a.jonsson@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, Sveriges Ingerjörer: Klas Koppari, +46 107- 38 13 45, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Kirsi Lehto, kirsi.lehto@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 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD