Team Manager HVDC Control & Protection Hardware Design

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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. You will be part of HVDC within the System Design division in Ludvika.
We are looking for an engaging and driven person to lead a Hardware design team for HVDC Control & Protection deliveries who wants to grow together with their team and the company. In this role you will lead a team of HVDC, control system hardware and cubicle design specialists designing and delivering the HVDC Control & Protection systems to projects across the globe.
Our success is made possible by the dedication and competence of our people. Knowing this means we need leaders with a focus on developing and empowering their team and a dedication to the Hitachi Energy company values.
Living Hitachi Energy Leadership Pillars as a leader to engage, develop, grow our people to enable connection to purpose, people, potential and performance.
Your responsibilities
Be a positive role model for your team and beyond by living Hitachi Energy’s Leadership Pillars as a leader which means living our vision, working together, delivering promises, and developing people.
Lead a skilled Hardware design team with a focus to develop the team and individuals as well as creating a compelling vision ahead together with the Hardware & IT/OT management team.
Adapting and implementing HVDC Control & Protection strategic initiatives to fit your team, in order to achieve business alignment.
Plan team composition, individual development and competences needed in order to meet business needs, in alignment with internal stakeholders and customers.
To ensure quality output, you will take ownership of developing and documenting the team’s work processes and monitor process adherence as well as leading continuous improvement efforts.
Responsibility for reporting progress, team activities and potential risks to Global Manager HVDC Control & Protection Hardware & IT/OT Products.

Your background
You have a strong interest, and preferably documented experience in management techniques, developing teams and individuals in order to unlock their potential.
As a person you have a passion for people and technology, you are strong in decision making and have the right inner drive and self-management skills to take on full responsibility for your scope and deliver on time in a dynamic environment.
You are communicative, engaged and can handle the busy digital landscape of today, comfortable utilizing Teams and O365 suit to efficiently communicate with your team and beyond.
You hold a university degree in a relevant field and experience in HVDC, AC substation design or Power Systems, large industrial or infrastructure projects and knowledge of industrial real-time control systems are qualifying.
You are an engaged person who thrives in a constantly changing environment and enjoys collaboration with employees, peers and beyond.
Proficiency and fluency in English is required since you will be part of an international setting where you will need to communicate with people from all over the world.
Swedish skills would be advantageous.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 28th of August! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Sophie Fryland, sophie.fryland@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 Petra Berggren, petra.berggren@hitachienergy.com
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