R&D Team Manager for Grid and Power Quality Solutions

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
Would you like to take part in the development of future technology needed to support the next wave of the energy revolution? We are looking for our new Team Manager to join the energy revolution and help develop our FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) products for active control of the power grid of the future.
This is a visible role in a truly global and cross-functional environment, at the cutting edge of technology. As our R&D Team Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of 10 highly skilled R&D Technology leaders and experts.
We operate under the governance of a Scaled Agile Framework and apply best practices in terms of agile and lean development. Your main tasks will be to enable knowledge build-up and to ensure efficiency improvements and process development activities. You are responsible for department budget and HSE.
In this role, you will have close collaboration with cross functional stakeholders, such as Product Management, Supply Chain and customer Engineering.
Your responsibilities
In this role as Team Manager you will be responsible for the technical leadership of Power Quality R&D initiatives
In your area of responsibility also includes HSE of your Team
Drive budget of your department and report of Global Power Quality Projects and take initiatives
Coaching team members to support their professional competence development
Support optimized utilization of global footprint
Driving continuous improvement and quality improvement within your domain
Responsible for technical lead governance and processes within Power Quality

Your background
Master’s degree within Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or have some years’ work experience
Strong leadership, management and communications skills
Team-oriented and innovative personality as well as solution-oriented working style
You are confident, both on a personal level and in your leadership
Diversity and Safety are your leading stars
Fluency in English, both written and spoken

We offer:
Creative environment where the technology of tomorrow is developed
Global atmosphere - both in terms of collaboration and colleagues
Opportunity to expand your network and boost your management skills

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before October 26! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Clarens Jonsson, +46 107-38 49 24, will answer your questions about the position. 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; Ingrid Rinaldo, +46-107 38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Helena Stefansdottir, +46 107-38 53 98.
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