R&D Project 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 Grid Integration support customers in creating stronger, smarter and greener grids adapted to meet the needs of the changing power landscape. Our system solutions are designed and delivered to provide the highest lifecycle value with the lowest risk.
As R&D Project Manager you will become one of the key persons in organizing the delivery of value to the rest of our organization. In this role you will work directly with cross-functional team members to ensure that our Portfolio's initiatives are delivered and executed in alignment with the overall roadmap priorities. You will be a key player in our agile environment where you will be a main contributor to the continuous planning and execution cycle. The position is based in Västerås, Sweden.
We offer you a role where you can grow in various ways: in terms of visibility, in your leadership and in the mindset.
Personal traits
Believe in collaboration and knowledge sharing to support your colleagues’ personal and professional development.
Exceptional communication skills packed with positive "can do” attitude.
Adaptable interpersonal skills and a history of successfully navigating dynamic and diverse work environments
A bias for action and ability to operationalize high-level strategic goals into concrete and actionable project plans.
Servant leadership to lead diverse and distributed project members in a matrix environment.

If you recognize yourself in the description above, you are warmly welcome to join our great team in Grid and Power Quality Solutions! Don’t hesitate to apply even if you feel that you don’t fulfill all requirements!
Your responsibilities
Organize and lead in an R&D context
Manage stakeholder expectations and align priorities with others
Risk management
Budget and forecasting
Take on roles in SAFe framework (Epic owner, Product owner and/or Scrum Master)
Ownership of roadmap(s) in selected field(s)
Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background
Hands-on experience with Agile/SCRUM project management methodologies and associated tools and practices, as well as in hybrid environments
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
A few years of experience in R&D project management
Understanding of Power systems, preferably with Power Electronics and / or Control system experience
Experience from Azure DevOps is an advantage
PMP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe certificates are highly desirable but not mandatory. Hands-on, real-world experiences are more valued than certifications.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before October 7! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 
More information: Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Stefan Andersson, +46 107- 38 08 21; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107- 38 51 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Renée Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75. 
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