Research Center 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
For our research center in Sweden (Västerås), one of our five research centers world-wide, we are looking to hire a Research Center Manager.
The Research Center Manager will be part of the global management team of Hitachi Energy Research and report directly to the Global Head of Research.
Your responsibilities
Lead and manage the regional Hitachi Energy Research teams in Västerås with about 70 employees
Direct the research activities in line with the mission, ensuring relevant, high-quality results and timely transfer into commercial success
Ensure observance of health, safety, HR and legal regulations
Monitor technology, market, policy, and regulatory developments with relevance to Hitachi Energy in the region.
Identify relevant innovative research challenges with commercial growth potential.
Attract and recruit researchers with leadership potential
Create an open and diverse culture and collaborative team mindset
Build and maintain excellent relations with external and internal partners
Acquire 3rd party funding for some research activities
Promote Hitachi Energy products and technologies in joint projects with regional customers and institutions
Ensure high quality project execution
Ensure that organization and projects stay within agreed budgets
Take over topical global leadership responsibilities for Hitachi Energy Research as required

Your background
PhD in a relevant technical discipline and academic track record or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 10 years related experience in R&D positions, preferably both in Research and Product Development.
Experience in people leadership
Exceptional analytical, management and leadership skills
Excellent written and spoken communication in English, some knowledge of Swedish is required
Global experience is beneficial

More about us
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before December 29th! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Karolina Czechowski, +46 730- 73 41 15; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Renée Lundgren, renee.lundgren@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