R&D Product Manager, MACH C&P

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
You will be part of HVDC within Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Ludvika. HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used to transmit power through long distances at minimal loss, using overhead lines, lands and sea cable systems. Please find out more about our world leading techniques at https://www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc.
Do you have a strong interest in embedded systems development and experience from a professional development process? Join us in the development of advanced electronics, mechatronics and software for HVDCs and FACTS control and protection functions. We are responsible for development of MACH Control & Protection platform for HVDC/FACTS applications.
As R&D Product Manager, you will work closely together with respective Product Management for HVDC and G&PQS, as well as with MACH Technology Architect.
Your responsibilities
Supporting Engineering, Sales, Product Management and Customer Support on advanced issues.
Proposing and supporting in prioritizing R&D projects/Epics for new products, variants and functionality, and consulting with R&D and other functions on projects. Providing input and participating in discussions regarding technology content/development for current and future business, based on a solid understanding of Hitachi ABB Power Grids technology landscape, state-of-the-art external technology and current/future customer need.
Support creation of R&D projects/Epics. Maintaining technical product documentation and application guidelines. Taking over project results after release approval.
Collecting, analyzing and evaluating information and data about technologies and market (Hitachi ABB Power Grids, competition and academia) in cooperation with others.
Maintaining and sharing technical know-how at regarding the product, including all history.
Ensuring appropriate protection of newly created intellectual property and assisting in defense and enforcement activities of related technology. Supporting monitoring and alerting IP issues to higher level management. Identifying, containing and reducing risk, and ensuring that all opportunities are captured and acted upon.
Aligning R&D and Business needs for a common priority of short to medium terms activities.
Ensuring proper translation of customer needs into tangible, verifiable results.
Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background
The successful candidate should have a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 4-6 years of experience within development, engineering and/or customer relations.
Project Management experience, preferably with cross functional, cross competence teams.
Experience from working in an agile organization, preferably SAFe.
Solid competence in technologies, tools and methods in own area, demonstrated through solving complex industrial challenges.
Strong commitment towards safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.
A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies.
A history of success in, with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply 11th of September! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager, Jonny Eriksson, +46 107-38 25 28, 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. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Hanna Kontsu, +46 107-38 53 25.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com