R&D Project Manager

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HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.
In 2050 the need of energy will increase by 50% and HVDC is a prerequisite to make this work in a greener, smarter and sustainable way.
Both the HVDC market and the aim of new HVDC quality solutions and products are growing. Therefore, we need to strengthen our team with more R&D Project Managers that also wants to contribute to our team, our products, our company and to the global society and environment.
We are 20 R&D Project Managers that execute HVDC R&D projects within System, C&P, Valve and Digitalization. A project can be a study, to develop a product from idea to production, improvements, or collaboration with customers, universities or global organizations.
We are in a very exciting phase and are interested in knowing more about you and how you can contribute, so do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.
I’m very proud of the team and what we are doing within R&D and the entire Hitachi Energy. I see the need of our systems and products, how we are accelerating the energy transition with renewable energy, creating a carbon-neutral energy system and how HVDC will be the backbone of our entire energy system. To work fulltime with something that’s really matters and has a huge impact on our society and environment feels inspiring, meaningful and I’m very grateful to be a part of it.
Warm Welcome to apply and be a part of it too /Anna
Your responsibilities
In this advertisement we are looking for several R&D Project Managers that will work in 4 different R&D HVDC areas: MACH the Control and Protection platform, Valve, System and Digitalization. Please specify what area that you are interested in.
You will be responsible for your Project and support your Project Team, your Portfolio, the HVDC Roadmap and the global environment.
You will be involved in requirements, pre-study, design, development of cutting-edge technologies, verification, documentation and productification.
In your projects, you are responsible for budget, planning, executing, milestones, releases and reporting/informing about status, forecasts and when changes do occur.
Most of our projects are Gated.
You will collaboration with your Project Team, other Development Teams, Manufactures, Testing facilities, Stakeholders, Product Owners, Line management ect.
As an R&D Project Manager you will be a part of R&D Project Management Office. As a team we are all responsible to work on our processes, quality, learn from/help each other and to develop individually and as a team.

Your background
University degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in electrical engineering or similar.
Knowledge and experience from HVDC technology and/or R&D Development. Preferably within areas like HVDC, Electronics, Mechanics, Electrical, Simulations, Testing or Digitalization.
You have a good leadership qualities
To thrive in this position you are a good team player, structured, open-minded, communicative and enjoy working together with people from all over the world.
Proficient in English since you will be part of an international setting where you will get to exchange knowledge with people globally.
As a person you have a passion for people and technology

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 9th of November!
Recruiting manager Anna Rettig, anna.rettig@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, + +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Kirsi Lehto, kirsi.lehto@hitachienergy.com
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