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
We are looking for an R&D project manager to our project management office in the HVDC R&D organization specifically working with R&D projects targeting our control & protection platform called MACH. The platform consists of many building blocks both hardware and software that is used for building HVDC and FACTS systems delivered to customers all over the world. As a person you have a positive and curious mindset with a strong drive to build the best possible product together with the teams and the stakeholders.
What we can offer is a great possibility to grow in your career as a project manager and working with a great team that is delivering solutions in high demand globally. There has never been more exciting time to join Hitachi Energy than now!
Your responsibilities
You will take on the role as a leader of one or more Epics in the SAFe framework
Develop detailed work plans, schedules, budget and project estimates
Conducting risk analysis and monitoring the progress of the plans against agreed milestones and budget
Communicate with stakeholders to the Epics about the current status and the plan going forward
Collaborate with product owners, system architects and development teams on requirements and design
Collaborate with external suppliers such as EMS companies, test laboratories, component manufacturers.
You will be living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background
Degree in engineering or other higher education
You have experience from R&D work as a developer from either hardware or software development
Experience from project management or similar leading role
You are a team player with good communication skills
Proficiency in English is required, additional language skills are meritorious
Experience from an agile setup such as SAFe or Scrum is advantageous
It is meritorious if you have experience from the energy sector and especially if you have worked with power transmission
Knowledge of industrial communication system and protocols (OPC-UA, IEC61850, EtherCAT) is preferable
Experience of model based system engineering using SysML (or UML) is advantageous

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before April 28! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
More information: Recruiting Manager, Stefan Blomberg, stefan.blomberg@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the 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 can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@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. www.hitachienergy.com