R&D Project Manager

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
HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power systems. Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com/.
As R&D Project Manager, you will have a broad role where your work content will change depending on development tasks.
Your responsibilities
You will set up and execute R&D projects related to HVDC System, Valve development and Valve electronics with MACH C&P for both, Greenfield and Service applications.
R&D projects variates and you will have the opportunity to:
- Run development projects and aligning product backlog of agile teams, both within R&D and HVDC line organization.
- Drive pre-studies and new developments in T&SDs global R&D organization, including Power Grid Research.
- Take care of MACH development projects (EPICs) for future HVDC delivery projects and upgrades of existing HVDC stations.
- Drive business development initiatives together with product management
You will join a team of R&D Project Managers and together we are responsible to develop our department, our processes and to learn from each other.
We are 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
You have a civil engineering education, in either power systems, mechanical design, power electronics or HW and SW development, combined with experience in project management or agile development processes.
It is essential that you find it easy to adapt to flexible environments, you are well organized and with top communication and leadership skills.
You consider yourself to be a driven and eager to learn professional.
Fluency in English is a must, whereas Swedish skills are a merit.

More about us
Welcome to apply before 17th of March! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Recruiting Manager, Anna Rettig, +46 107-38 72 82, 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, Petra Berggren, +46 107-38 00 27.
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